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		<title>Use Online Calculators to Reduce Emissions and Save Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going green isn&#8217;t exactly easy to do by your lonesome. Few of us are experts in the fields of energy innovation, nor do we have the skills to assess our individual circumstances and lifestyles and come to practical conclusions about how to save energy. Sure we can make the switch to CFLs, carpool three days [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2012/01/24/use-online-calculators-to-reduce-emissions-and-save-energy/">Use Online Calculators to Reduce Emissions and Save Energy</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_392374117" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2012/01/24/use-online-calculators-to-reduce-emissions-and-save-energy/" data-text="Use Online Calculators to Reduce Emissions and Save Energy" data-desc="Going green isn't exactly easy to do by your lonesome. Few of us are experts in the fields of energy innovation, nor do we have the skills to assess our individual circumstances and lifestyles and come to practical conclusions about how to save energy. Sure we can make the switch to CFLs, carpool three days out of the week, and properly insulate our homes, but in many cases the biggest contributors to our carbon footprint are ignored in favor of these more apparent and easier issue to tackle. Th" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/clean-energy.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?script_type=buttons_counters&tag_id=linksalpha_tag_392374117&link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2012%2F01%2F24%2Fuse-online-calculators-to-reduce-emissions-and-save-energy%2F&gplus=1&twitter=1&fblike=1&linkedin=1&gbuzz=0&tumblr=0&reddit=0&pinterest=1&digg=0&stumbleupon=0&gpluslang=en-US&twitterlang=en&fblikelang=en_US&gbuzzlang=en&fblikeverb=like&fblikefont=tahoma&fblikeref=ecoofficegals&gplusctr=1&twitterctr=1&linkedinctr=1&gbuzzctr=1&redditctr=1&pinterestctr=1&diggctr=1&stumbleuponctr=1&twittermention=eco-officegals&twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&twitterrelated2=&halign=center"></script><p><img class=" wp-image-3587 alignright" title="clean energy" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/clean-energy.jpg" alt="clean energy Use Online Calculators to Reduce Emissions and Save Energy" width="144" height="199" />Going green isn&#8217;t exactly easy to do by your lonesome. Few of us are experts in the fields of energy innovation, nor do we have the skills to assess our individual circumstances and lifestyles and come to practical conclusions about how to save energy. Sure we can make the switch to CFLs, carpool three days out of the week, and properly insulate our homes, but in many cases the biggest contributors to our carbon footprint are ignored in favor of these more apparent and easier issue to tackle. The result is a whole lot of good intentions that unfortunately do not equate to a whole lot of difference being made.</p>
<p>In order to get the right idea about your own carbon footprint and ways to lessen its size, take advantage of resources available to you online. In particular, utilize the following four calculators that can make it easier to determine how to go about leading a greener life:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html" target="_blank">Household Emissions Calculator</a>: This handy tool provided by the Environmental Protection Agency estimates your household emissions based on the data you enter and provides you with possible solutions to lower these levels. It breaks it down in both a dollars perspective and an emissions perspective, which comes handy for those who can&#8217;t help but calculate the cost benefits of green living.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml" target="_blank">Fuel Economy Calculator</a>: Choosing the most fuel efficient vehicle you can afford is easier than using <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anywho.com/reverse-lookup" target="_blank">Anywho&#8217;s reverse phone number finder</a> thanks to the fuel economy calculator provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. Every car is cataloged, from the &#8217;57 Chevy to the 2012 Toyota Prius. Say goodbye to the days of the gas guzzler!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://hes.lbl.gov/consumer/" target="_blank">Home Energy Saver Calculator</a>: Utilizing a whole range of data from your zip code to the age of your home to the price of your current kilowatt hour of electricity, the Home Energy Saver Calculator gives you a concise formula for ways to save on energy. As user Nick Wilder said: “It is one government service that makes paying taxes worthwhile.&#8221;</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator/index.htm" target="_blank">Carbon Footprint Calculator</a>: The only one not available through a government agency, this incredibly detailed service featured on the Nature Conservancy website calculates your entire carbon footprint. In addition to such specifics as estimated air travel, the Carbon Footprint Calculator also factors in your dietary habits, an often overlooked aspect of our impact on the environment.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to attempt going green alone. In fact it&#8217;s probably in both your best interest and the best interest of the planet if you don&#8217;t. Take advantage of all the free information that exists online, but particularly the useful eco-friendly calculators that make going green a lot easier and a lot more effective.</p>
<p><em>Alex S. is a freelance writer who has a passion for being eco-friendly, in addition enjoys learning about business and technology.</em></p>
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		<title>10 Simple Steps To Make Your Business More Green</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It should not take a large outlay of money in order to take your business from consuming more energy to one that is eco-friendly. As a matter of fact, once you have worked out all the details, you can actually raise your businesses profit margins. Just by adopting small, simple measures, any size organization can [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/10/15/10-simple-steps-to-make-your-business-more-green/">10 Simple Steps To Make Your Business More Green</a></p>
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	Reduce paper use: Let everyone in your organization know that they should not be photocopying or printing documents when it is unnecessary to " data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/MPP0149509.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?script_type=buttons_counters&tag_id=linksalpha_tag_1488435637&link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2011%2F10%2F15%2F10-simple-steps-to-make-your-business-more-green%2F&gplus=1&twitter=1&fblike=1&linkedin=1&gbuzz=0&tumblr=0&reddit=0&pinterest=1&digg=0&stumbleupon=0&gpluslang=en-US&twitterlang=en&fblikelang=en_US&gbuzzlang=en&fblikeverb=like&fblikefont=tahoma&fblikeref=ecoofficegals&gplusctr=1&twitterctr=1&linkedinctr=1&gbuzzctr=1&redditctr=1&pinterestctr=1&diggctr=1&stumbleuponctr=1&twittermention=eco-officegals&twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&twitterrelated2=&halign=center"></script><p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3479" title="Green Energy" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/MPP0149509.jpg" alt="MPP0149509 10 Simple Steps To Make Your Business More Green" width="154" height="230" />It should not take a large outlay of money in order to take your business from consuming more energy to one that is eco-friendly. As a matter of fact, once you have worked out all the details, you can actually raise your businesses profit margins. Just by adopting small, simple measures, any size organization can help their business to go “Green.”</p>
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<li>Reduce paper use: Let everyone in your organization know that they should not be photocopying or printing documents when it is unnecessary to do so. When you are going to be printing, eliminate waste by ensuring that paper is properly aligned, toner is sufficient for the job, and the quality is properly set.</li>
<li>Reuse paper: Print on both sides of paper, and use scraps for notes and messages.</li>
<li>Send used paper to recyclers: After paper has been used as scratch pads and on both sides, send it to be recycled. This will help to save the environment as well as reduce costs.</li>
<li>Use paper that is recycled.</li>
<li>Buy refurbished furniture: By purchasing <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ors-recycle.co.uk/used_furniture.php">used office furniture</a> you will be reusing resources rather than contributing the depletion of our woodland.</li>
<li>When finished using equipment, switch it off: For instance, each time you turn your PC off, also turn off any peripheral equipment that is attached to it.</li>
<li>Set up recycle bins: Since you are going to be going “green” it is time to set up waste receptacles for separating the different type of waste that is generated. This can be done for glass, plastic, metal, as well as paper. Assign someone to take them to the local recycling unit when they are full.</li>
<li>Switch to energy efficient products when possible: Replace incandescent and fluorescent lights with the newer high efficiency lights to save on lighting costs. Since laptops consume less energy when compared to ordinary desktop models, consider switching to laptops when it is time to upgrade your computer. Replacing CRTs with flat panel displays in another measure that you can use to reduce the amount of energy you use as well as take up less space on your desk.</li>
<li>Use green technology based products: Manufacturers that use less energy in the production of their products should be sought out as you attempt to go “green.” There are any number of different companies that are doing everything they can to reduce the impact they are having on the environment.</li>
<li>Remember to conserve and recycle water as you can: This can be done by setting up drinking stations that allow the use of a reusable cup rather than a paper one, and do not rely on running water as a fountain would. Place a filled container in toilet tanks to prevent overuse of water, or switch to low flow tanks.</li>
<li>Use eco-friendly and bio-degradable packaging: When packaging your products for sale, make sure that you are using materials that will degrade when tossed into landfills, and use less packaging that is sure to reduce the amount of waste that is produced from your business.</li>
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<p><em>Guest post written by Mirsad Hasic of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.alternative-energy-geek.com/" target="_blank">Alternative Energy Geek</a>.</em></p>
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		<title>Go Green And Minimize Business Waste</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As concerns over climate change and our impact on the environment increases, there has never been a better time to start going green. Many businesses still believe that going green is too expensive or time-consuming, with the current economic climate adding to the notion that reduction of waste is not a priority. However, there are [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/08/23/go-green-and-minimize-business-waste/">Go Green And Minimize Business Waste</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_1352644379" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/08/23/go-green-and-minimize-business-waste/" data-text="Go Green And Minimize Business Waste" data-desc="As concerns over climate change and our impact on the environment increases, there has never been a better time to start going green. Many businesses still believe that going green is too expensive or time-consuming, with the current economic climate adding to the notion that reduction of waste is not a priority. However, there are many simple ways a business can reduce their impact on the environment and it doesn’t necessarily have to involve drastic or expensive changes. By investing in chan" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/recycling-bins.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?script_type=buttons_counters&tag_id=linksalpha_tag_1352644379&link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Fgo-green-and-minimize-business-waste%2F&gplus=1&twitter=1&fblike=1&linkedin=1&gbuzz=0&tumblr=0&reddit=0&pinterest=1&digg=0&stumbleupon=0&gpluslang=en-US&twitterlang=en&fblikelang=en_US&gbuzzlang=en&fblikeverb=like&fblikefont=tahoma&fblikeref=ecoofficegals&gplusctr=1&twitterctr=1&linkedinctr=1&gbuzzctr=1&redditctr=1&pinterestctr=1&diggctr=1&stumbleuponctr=1&twittermention=eco-officegals&twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&twitterrelated2=&halign=center"></script><p><img class="size-full wp-image-3254 alignleft" title="recycling bins" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/recycling-bins.jpg" alt="recycling bins Go Green And Minimize Business Waste" width="161" height="107" />As concerns over climate change and our impact on the environment increases, there has never been a better time to start going green. Many businesses still believe that going green is too expensive or time-consuming, with the current economic climate adding to the notion that reduction of waste is not a priority. However, there are many simple ways a business can reduce their impact on the environment and it doesn’t necessarily have to involve drastic or expensive changes. By investing in changes now not only can it improve the profile and reputation of your business it could potentially save money through proposed tax cuts and reduced wastage.</p>
<p>Some of the easiest ways of being energy efficient are making sure lights, air conditioning and computer monitors are turned off when not in use, using motion censored lighting wherever possible. Surprisingly, the need for air conditioning and central heating can be reduced significantly by choosing the right blinds for your office windows. By opting for insulating honeycomb or cellular blinds rather than the standard vertical or <a target="_blank" title="roller blinds" href="http://www.hillarys.ie/blinds/roller-blinds/" target="_blank">roller blinds</a> you can drastically reduce heat loss, keeping the office both warm in the winter and cool in the summer.</p>
<p>Ask your waste disposal suppliers about recycling options as you may be able to recycle anything from paper and exhibition display materials such as <a target="_blank" title="banner stands" href="http://www.marlerhaley.co.uk/" target="_blank">banner stands</a> to broken computer equipment and hazardous waste. Consider changing to suppliers that are dedicated to reducing their carbon foot-print, as there are many companies offering environmentally friendly products and services ensuring that your supplies do not contribute to damage caused by other businesses. Although recycling is an excellent way to improving your company’s green credentials, the best way (and most cost effective) is to avoid unnecessary waste in the first place. One of the easiest ways of doing this is reducing paperwork and print-outs. If possible print on both sides of the paper, send memos via email and store documents digitally. Keep any unwanted non-confidential print-outs for use as scrap paper and use recycled paper when possible, not only will you produce less waste, but help minimize those costly stationary orders.</p>
<p>There are many ways you can take charge of waste management, but as with any change it is most effective when everyone involved is equally committed. Many businesses offer incentives for employees to car share and use public transport, why not make it a team effort by getting your staff on board? Provide all necessary facilities for staff to heat, prepare and enjoy their lunch on-site to avoid the need to drive to local restaurants and cafes. Either provide mugs and cups or encourage staff to bring their own, reducing the need for wasteful paper and plastic coffee cups. By getting everyone involved you’ll not only boost team moral, but make the smaller changes more effective in reducing your business’s impact on the environment.</p>
<p><em>Liberty-Belle Howard is a UK blogger with a keen interest in green issues. She is currently writing on behalf of <a target="_blank" title="Marler Haley" href="http://www.marlerhaley.co.uk/" target="_blank">Marler Haley</a>.</em></p>
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		<title>Reduce Your Household Bills By Going Green</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:16:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Times are tough and money is tight for a lot of us. Here are a few tips you can easily implement to reduce your household bills whilst you save energy. Go Paperless Companies such as phone/energy providers, credit cards and catalogs have all been known to charge a little per month for printing and sending [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2011/07/14/reduce-your-household-bills-by-going-green/">Reduce Your Household Bills By Going Green</a></p>
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Go Paperless
Companies such as phone/energy providers, credit cards and catalogs have all been known to charge a little per month for printing and sending paper bills. It might take a while to check everything and switch, but all those little bits add up, so with a bit of a time investment you could save a significant amount – and a lot of p" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/turn-down-thermostat.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?script_type=buttons_counters&tag_id=linksalpha_tag_1544911933&link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2011%2F07%2F14%2Freduce-your-household-bills-by-going-green%2F&gplus=1&twitter=1&fblike=1&linkedin=1&gbuzz=0&tumblr=0&reddit=0&pinterest=1&digg=0&stumbleupon=0&gpluslang=en-US&twitterlang=en&fblikelang=en_US&gbuzzlang=en&fblikeverb=like&fblikefont=tahoma&fblikeref=ecoofficegals&gplusctr=1&twitterctr=1&linkedinctr=1&gbuzzctr=1&redditctr=1&pinterestctr=1&diggctr=1&stumbleuponctr=1&twittermention=eco-officegals&twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&twitterrelated2=&halign=center"></script><p>Times are tough and money is tight for a lot of us. <img class="size-full wp-image-3185 alignright" title="turn down thermostat" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/turn-down-thermostat.jpg" alt="turn down thermostat Reduce Your Household Bills By Going Green" width="197" height="115" /> Here are a few tips you can easily implement to reduce your household bills whilst you save energy.</p>
<h3>Go Paperless</h3>
<p>Companies such as phone/energy providers, credit cards and catalogs have all been known to charge a little per month for printing and sending paper bills. It might take a while to check everything and switch, but all those little bits add up, so with a bit of a time investment you could save a significant amount – and a lot of paper that would have otherwise been wasted.</p>
<h3>Cheap Insulation</h3>
<p>If you don’t have double glazing, investing in weather stripping or even drought excluders to fill any cracks around windows and doors is a cheap and effective solution, as is installing heavy curtains or <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hillarys.co.uk/blinds/roman-blinds/" target="_blank">Roman Blinds</a> to keep the heat in after dark. Likewise, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hillarys.co.uk/conservatory-blinds/" target="_blank">conservatory blinds</a> can keep heat in a conservatory in the winter months, and have the added bonus of keeping it shady and cool in the summer.  Those of you without loft insulation should consider placing a thick blanket over the loft hatch before closing it, making sure it overlaps the edges. This will create a thick seal which should prevent heat from escaping into the loft and out through the roof, and less lost heat means lower energy bills!</p>
<h3>Wasting Water?</h3>
<p>The simplest way to save water is to put an unused brick in your toilet cistern. You’ll use half a gallon less per flush, which is great if you’re on a water meter. If you don’t have a spare brick lying around, lots of water providers will give you a “water saver” for free which serves the same purpose, and if they don’t, fill an unused plastic bottle with sand or gravel, and it’ll do the job.</p>
<h3>Turn Down The Boiler</h3>
<p>We all know that keeping the heating in our homes low can go a long way to saving both energy and money, but did you know that doing the same with the hot-water thermostat on your boiler can do the same? Having the hot water temperature anywhere above 140F is a waste of energy as your boiler has to work harder to keep it hot, and turning it down means your baths and showers will be a far more pleasant temperature.</p>
<p><em>This post was written by Liberty-Belle Howard, a UK blogger with a keen interest in green issues. She is currently blogging on behalf of <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/hillarysblinds" target="_blank">Hillary’s Blinds</a>.</em></p>
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		<title>5 Different Ways to Reduce Waste in an Average Office</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The easiest way to reduce office waste is to avoid creating it in the first place. Of course, the advent of electronic communication has helped businesses decrease waste substantially, but there&#8217;s always room for improvement. Stay Up-to-Date Mailing bulk materials to the wrong address or sending newsletters to people who are no longer customers is [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/10/05/5-different-ways-to-reduce-waste-in-an-average-office/">5 Different Ways to Reduce Waste in an Average Office</a></p>
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<h3>Stay Up-to-Date</h3>
<p>Mailing bulk materials to the wrong address or sending newsletters to  people who are no longer customers is a major source of paper waste.  Verify customers&#8217; and vendors&#8217; contact information after each  transaction will help you stay on top of changes.</p>
<h3><img class="size-full wp-image-2494 alignright" title="smallworld" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/smallworld1.jpg" alt="smallworld1 5 Different Ways to Reduce Waste in an Average Office" width="170" height="189" /></h3>
<h3>Say It Through E-Mail</h3>
<p>E-mail and instant messaging make interoffice communications quicker  and easier than distributing paper memos. E-mail newsletter distribution  means your customers receive information about your business sooner.  E-mail is a great way to send coupons as well, since recipients can  decide if they want to print them or not. Your company can use social  media similarly, by offering promo codes and discounts for mentioning  tweets and other messages from your business.</p>
<h3>Making Paper Cuts</h3>
<p>Print and copy on both sides of the paper whenever possible, and post  instructions near the copy machine and printers to eliminate excuses.  Or consider making this the default option on office equipment. Use a  smaller font to print documents when possible. Reduce junk mail in a  variety of ways. Contact Dun &amp; Bradstreet (<a target="_blank" href="http://dnb.com/" target="_blank">dnb.com</a>) and Info USA (<a target="_blank" href="http://infousa.com/" target="_blank">http://infousa.com/</a>) to be removed from their  business marketing lists. Contact individual companies from whom you  consistently receive junk mail to find out how to opt out of future  offers.</p>
<h3>Use It Again</h3>
<p>In situations where maintaining your corporate image is not  necessary, re-use envelopes. Cover your address with a mailing label, or  buy specially designed labels that identify the envelope as &#8220;recycled.&#8221;  This habit may even boost your company&#8217;s image as a &#8220;green&#8221; business.  When you receive packages, keep bubble wrap and other packing materials  for re-use.</p>
<h3>Think Before You Buy</h3>
<p>Ask employees to bring in their own mugs instead of stocking the  break room with styrofoam cups. Use rechargeable batteries whenever  possible, and buy recycled printer ink. Plan carefully when purchasing  perishable items, like certain office supplies. Plan similarly when  buying kitchen supplies, and even when ordering food for meetings and  events. Bulk purchases can save your business money, but wasting  supplies is never an efficient use of your company&#8217;s funds.</p>
<p>Some of these tips require participation from everyone in the office.  Make everyone aware of your company&#8217;s efforts to reduce waste, and let  them know how they can stay involved on a daily basis. Send an e-mail  announcing your plans, and post reminder signs at appropriate places in  the office when applicable.</p>
<p><em>Louise Baker is a freelance writer and blogger who usually does <a target="_blank" href="http://www.carinsurancecomparison.org/" target="_blank">car  insurance comparisons</a> over at CarinsuranceComparison.Org. She  recently wrote about finding <a target="_blank" href="http://www.carinsurancecomparison.org/cheap-car-insurance-quotes/" target="_blank">cheap car insurance quotes</a>.</em></p>
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		<title>Earth Talk: Electronic &#8220;e-waste.&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I work for an office equipment company selling copiers, fax machines, computers and printers. Each year new models come out making old ones obsolete. As a result, we have loads of trade-ins with nowhere to go. What can we do with this old equipment? &#8212; [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/03/06/earth-talk-electronic-e-waste/">Earth Talk: Electronic &#8220;e-waste.&#8221;</a></p>
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From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I  work for an office equipment company selling copiers, fax machines,  computers and printers. Each year new models come out making old ones  obsolete. As a result, we have loads of trade-ins with nowhere to go.  What can we do with this old equipment? -- Jeff P., Worcester,  MA

Electronic waste, or “e-waste”  as it’s called, is a growing problem in the United States and abroad,  as obsolete or broken comp" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/EarthTalkE-Waste.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?script_type=buttons_counters&tag_id=linksalpha_tag_65602557&link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2010%2F03%2F06%2Fearth-talk-electronic-e-waste%2F&gplus=1&twitter=1&fblike=1&linkedin=1&gbuzz=0&tumblr=0&reddit=0&pinterest=1&digg=0&stumbleupon=0&gpluslang=en-US&twitterlang=en&fblikelang=en_US&gbuzzlang=en&fblikeverb=like&fblikefont=tahoma&fblikeref=ecoofficegals&gplusctr=1&twitterctr=1&linkedinctr=1&gbuzzctr=1&redditctr=1&pinterestctr=1&diggctr=1&stumbleuponctr=1&twittermention=eco-officegals&twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&twitterrelated2=&halign=center"></script><p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><strong>EarthTalk®<br />
From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dear EarthTalk</span>: I  work for an office equipment company selling copiers, fax machines,  computers and printers. Each year new models come out making old ones  obsolete. As a result, we have loads of trade-ins with nowhere to go.  What can we do with this old equipment?</strong> &#8212; <em>Jeff P., Worcester,  MA</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Electronic waste, or “e-waste”  as it’s called, is a growing problem in the United States and abroad,  as obsolete or broken computers and other electronic equipment are taking  up increasingly precious amounts of landfill space and potentially leaking  hazardous substances into surrounding ecosystems.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/EarthTalkE-Waste.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1969" title="EarthTalkE-Waste" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/EarthTalkE-Waste.jpg" alt="EarthTalkE Waste Earth Talk: Electronic e waste." width="331" height="249" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">The nonprofit Silicon Valley  Toxics Coalition reports that 70 percent of the heavy metals in U.S.  landfills are from discarded electronics—even though the e-waste itself  accounts for only two percent of the trash by volume. The U.S. Environmental  Protection Agency reports that Americans trash two million tons of unwanted  electronics each year—six times the amount they recycle. To make matters  worse, U.S. companies often ship old equipment to poor nations whose  landfills and incinerators are ill equipped, subjecting already struggling  populations to lead, cadmium, beryllium, and other contaminants.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">So what can be done? If your  old units still work but have merely been eclipsed by newer models,  then by all means donate them to a needy cause that will either put  them to good use or resell them to help fund their programs. You’ll  earn a tax deduction for a charitable donation and, by keeping the equipment  alive, prevent the manufacture of new units and thus, if ever so slightly,  reduce the footprint of your operations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">But not every charity accepts  old equipment, and no one wants to spend all day calling around to find  one that does. A good place to look, then, is Goodwill, which will accept  your equipment and then sell it through any one of its 1,500 retail  stores across the country. Proceeds fund programs to help the disabled,  illiterate, homeless, and those on welfare by providing job training  and placement programs. The Salvation Army runs similar programs and  also typically accepts donated old office equipment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Another option is to donate  your equipment to needy schools, either directly or via a service like  iLoveSchools.com, which helps teachers find free supplies and equipment  for their classrooms. The National Cristina Foundation also matches  donated technology with needy schools and nonprofits. Also, the website  GreatNonprofits.org maintains a list of charities in need of various  types of office equipment. You can also offload equipment via Freecycle,  a free service that helps find homes for unwanted stuff.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">While finding a new home for  your old gear is preferable, recycling is also an option. Recyclers  harvest parts from old equipment that can be reused or resold. Several  websites, including My Green Electronics, E-cycling Central, and Earth911,  list electronics recyclers across the U.S. Some of these vendors will  charge a small fee to recycle an item for you; others may do it for  free. Also, Office Depot, Staples and some other stores will take back  used electronics—even if not purchased there—usually for a small  fee.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><strong>CONTACTS</strong>: Silicon Valley  Toxics Coalition, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.svtc.org/" target="_blank">www.svtc.org</a>; Goodwill, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.goodwill.org/" target="_blank">www.goodwill.org</a>; Salvation  Army, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.salvationarmy.org/" target="_blank">www.salvationarmy.org</a>; iLoveSchools.com, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.iloveschools.com/" class="broken_link">www.iloveschools.com</a>;  National Cristina Foundation, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cristina.org/" target="_blank">www.cristina.org</a>; GreatNonprofits.org,  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.greatnonprofits.org/" target="_blank">www.greatnonprofits.org</a>; Freecycle, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.freecycle.org/" target="_blank">www.freecycle.org</a>; E-cycling Central,  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecyclingcentral.com/" target="_blank">www.ecyclingcentral.com</a>; Earth911, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.earth911.org/" target="_blank">www.earth911.org</a>; Office Depot, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.officedepot.com/" target="_blank">www.officedepot.com</a>;  Staples, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.staples.com/" target="_blank">www.staples.com</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><strong>SEND YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL  QUESTIONS TO:</strong> <strong>EarthTalk®</strong>, P.O.<strong> </strong> Box 5098,</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"> We</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">st</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">port, CT 06881; <a target="_blank" href="mailto:earthtalk@emagazine.com" target="_blank">earthtalk@emagazine.com</a>. Read past columns  at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/archives.php" target="_blank">www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/archives.php</a>. <strong>EarthTalk®</strong> is  now a book! Details and order information at: </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">www.emagazine.com/earthtalkbook</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Photo credit: </span>George Hotelling, courtesy Flickr.</p>
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From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I  work for an office equipment company selling copiers, fax machines,  computers and printers. Each year new models come out making old ones  obsolete. As a result, we have loads of trade-ins with nowhere to go.  What can we do with this old equipment? -- Jeff P., Worcester,  MA

Electronic waste, or “e-waste”  as it’s called, is a growing problem in the United States and abroad,  as obsolete or broken comp" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/EarthTalkE-Waste.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?script_type=buttons_counters&tag_id=linksalpha_tag_1210742692&link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2010%2F03%2F06%2Fearth-talk-electronic-e-waste%2F&gplus=1&twitter=1&fbsend=1&linkedin=1&gbuzz=0&tumblr=0&reddit=0&pinterest=1&digg=0&stumbleupon=1&gpluslang=en-US&twitterlang=en&fbsendlang=en_US&gbuzzlang=en&twittermention=eco-officegals&twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&twitterrelated2=&halign=center"></script>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Flaunt It! Monday: Gretchen &amp; Grace</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Happy Monday! Hope everyone is holding their own in this crazy world! This morning I bring you a company that I really owe a visit, since they are located on my own neck of the woods, Greenville, SC. Gretchen &#38; Grace Greenwear, owned an operated by Darcy Tarr, offers a range of products like [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2009/06/15/flaint-it-monday-gretchen-grace/">Flaunt It! Monday: Gretchen &#038; Grace</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_1046544961" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2009/06/15/flaint-it-monday-gretchen-grace/" data-text="Flaunt It! Monday: Gretchen & Grace" data-desc="Happy Happy Monday! Hope everyone is holding their own in this crazy world! This morning I bring you a company that I really owe a visit, since they are located on my own neck of the woods, Greenville, SC.  Gretchen &amp; Grace Greenwear, owned an operated by Darcy Tarr, offers a range of products like clothes, stationery, bath and home decorations to help you make your green journey more eco-fashionable.  The website is very functional with clear product images, has easy navigation and you can" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/coasters.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?script_type=buttons_counters&tag_id=linksalpha_tag_1046544961&link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2009%2F06%2F15%2Fflaint-it-monday-gretchen-grace%2F&gplus=1&twitter=1&fblike=1&linkedin=1&gbuzz=0&tumblr=0&reddit=0&pinterest=1&digg=0&stumbleupon=0&gpluslang=en-US&twitterlang=en&fblikelang=en_US&gbuzzlang=en&fblikeverb=like&fblikefont=tahoma&fblikeref=ecoofficegals&gplusctr=1&twitterctr=1&linkedinctr=1&gbuzzctr=1&redditctr=1&pinterestctr=1&diggctr=1&stumbleuponctr=1&twittermention=eco-officegals&twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&twitterrelated2=&halign=center"></script><p>Happy Happy Monday! Hope everyone is holding their own in this crazy world! This morning I bring you a company that I really owe a visit, since they are located on my own neck of the woods, Greenville, SC.  <a target="_blank" href="http://gretchenandgrace.com/cart/" target="_blank">Gretchen &amp; Grace Greenwear</a>, owned an operated by Darcy Tarr, offers a range of products like clothes, stationery, bath and home decorations to help you make your green journey more eco-fashionable.  The website is very functional with clear product images, has easy navigation and you can rest assured knowing that Darcy has researched and hand picked each item for it&#8217;s sustainability factors.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/coasters.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1514" title="coasters" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/coasters.jpg" alt="coasters Flaunt It! Monday: Gretchen & Grace" width="247" height="179" /></a>When looking thru her site I knew I had to check out this set of <a href="http://gretchenandgrace.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=268_276&amp;products_id=1134" target="_blank">drink coasters</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>This product is made of recycled magazines. The paper is first cut and then folded into long strips which are soaked in glue and dried. Once dry it is hand coiled, piece by piece until the desired shape is completed. 3&#8243;x3&#8243;.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>This line was so intriguing to me since it really closed the loop on reduce, recycle, reuse.  The package arrived in a timely fashion and the coasters were so cool and a great conversation piece. The only downside to the coaster that I found was you can&#8217;t use them for a sweaty drink.  The glue that holds the strips together does get gummy.  I definately need to put my thoughts together and figure out what I could use to give these some sort of clear coating (like an apoxy minus the death by fumes&#8230; any thoughts?).</p>
<p>Above all Darcy has followed my business goal, <em>figure out what you love to do and do well, and grow your business green!</em> I love that!</p>
<p>Darcy is giving one of my readers a $25.00 gift certificate to <a target="_blank" href="http://gretchenandgrace.com/cart/" target="_blank">Gretchen &amp; Grace</a> additionally ALL of my readers can use coupon code <strong>EcoOfficeGals</strong> until 07/15/09 for 25% off their purchase! So, go do as many of the below as you wish and leave a separate comment for each one. Good Luck!!</p>
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<li>Visit <a target="_blank" href="http://gretchenandgrace.com/cart/" target="_blank">Gretchen &amp; Grace</a> let us know what you would love to try.</li>
<li>Visit Gretchen &amp; Grace, subscribe to their newsletter and comment here that you did.</li>
<li>Follow <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/GreenwearD" target="_blank">Gretchen &amp; Grace</a> on Twitter and comment with your Twitter name.</li>
<li>Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post.</li>
<li>Tweet this giveaway</li>
<li>Stumble this giveaway</li>
<li>Use other forms of social networking to spread the word about this giveaway.</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/Eco-officeGals" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to my feed to stay up to date with the latest from Eco-Office Gals.</li>
<li>Buy anything from Gretchen &amp; Grace (don&#8217;t forget to use your coupon code) and comment 5 times that you did! (I will confirm)</li>
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<p>One winner will be chosen on Wednesday 6/17/09. Please don’t forget to leave a separate entry and any entries that show obvious laziness i.e. a simple “Thanks for the great giveaway” will not be published therefore not counted. It’s just not fair for the people that do know how to follow simple directions. US residents only. Thanks!</p>
<p>Here are your random numbers:</p>
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<p>Congrats Kathy Pease! Headed over to give you a shout now!</p>
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		<title>Guest Post &#8211; Reduce Office Waste and Save Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Isn&#8217;t everyone looking for ways to reduce waste and make an environmental difference without breaking the bank? Being green shouldn&#8217;t have to cost a fortune. Here are 5 changes you can make in your office that will save you (and your office) money! Reduce your paper consumption. Americans throw away 4.5 million tonnes of paper [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2009/02/03/guest-post-reduce-office-waste-and-save-money/">Guest Post &#8211; Reduce Office Waste and Save Money</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_482923795" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2009/02/03/guest-post-reduce-office-waste-and-save-money/" data-text="Guest Post - Reduce Office Waste and Save Money" data-desc="Isn't everyone looking for ways to reduce waste and make an environmental difference without breaking the bank? Being green shouldn't have to cost a fortune.

Here are 5 changes you can make in your office that will save you (and your office) money!

	Reduce your paper consumption. Americans throw away 4.5 million tonnes of paper annually. Set up scrap paper receptacles at copy stations for notes and drafting.  Print memos and other interoffice information on the back sides of old prints. Be" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/eco-friendly-whiteboard-markers.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?script_type=buttons_counters&tag_id=linksalpha_tag_482923795&link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2009%2F02%2F03%2Fguest-post-reduce-office-waste-and-save-money%2F&gplus=1&twitter=1&fblike=1&linkedin=1&gbuzz=0&tumblr=0&reddit=0&pinterest=1&digg=0&stumbleupon=0&gpluslang=en-US&twitterlang=en&fblikelang=en_US&gbuzzlang=en&fblikeverb=like&fblikefont=tahoma&fblikeref=ecoofficegals&gplusctr=1&twitterctr=1&linkedinctr=1&gbuzzctr=1&redditctr=1&pinterestctr=1&diggctr=1&stumbleuponctr=1&twittermention=eco-officegals&twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&twitterrelated2=&halign=center"></script><p>Isn&#8217;t everyone looking for ways to reduce waste and make an environmental difference without breaking the bank? Being green shouldn&#8217;t have to cost a fortune.</p>
<p>Here are 5 changes you can make in your office that will save you (and your office) money!</p>
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<li><strong>Reduce your paper consumption</strong>. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://students.arch.utah.edu/courses/Arch4011/Recycling%20Facts1.pdf">Americans throw away 4.5 million tonnes of paper annually</a></span>. Set up scrap paper receptacles at copy stations for notes and drafting.  Print memos and other interoffice information on the back sides of old prints. Beef up your <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://vancouvermarketinggirl.com/2009/01/01/electronic-filing/">electronic filing</a></span> system and ditch paper altogether and send as much as you can via email. According to <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.panda.org/rss/news.cfm?Press%20Office">WWF</a></span>, a company with 5,000 employees who double-side printed only 10% of their copies, could save up to $260,000 USD.</li>
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<li><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/eco-friendly-whiteboard-markers.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-935" title="eco-friendly-whiteboard-markers" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/eco-friendly-whiteboard-markers.jpg" alt="eco friendly whiteboard markers Guest Post   Reduce Office Waste and Save Money" width="215" height="162" /></a>Change your whiteboard markers</strong> to a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.ecosmartworld.com/">non-toxic alternative</a></span>. Xylene, found in many brands of whiteboard markers, is a known neurotoxin. If that doesn’t make you gasp for some clean air, try this: one AusPen is equal to 41 traditional white board markers. And unlike AusPen markers, none of the disposable marker’s packaging is recyclable. Still not convinced? Using AusPen&#8217;s saves companies money &#8211; a traditional whiteboard marker (bought from a regular supplier) typically costs between $0.50 &#8211; $1.00 each. An AusPen is $0.28 (when you calculate using it through one of its life cycles &#8211; including the refill)</li>
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<li><strong>Start a coffee and/or takeout &#8220;swear jar&#8221;</strong>. According to Eco Defence Fund, Starbucks goes through <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.edf.org/article.cfm?contentID=791">1.9 billion disposable cups</a></span>. And while they have introduced a 10% post consumer paper cup, that&#8217;s still a lot of cups going to the landfill. Try collecting money from those who use disposable cups. Charge anyone who uses disposable take out containers. If just $1 a day was collected your swear jar could earn approximately $260 a year (based on a 5 day work week). That&#8217;s enough to buy an espresso coffee maker for your office&#8217;s kitchen!</li>
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<li><strong>Install a water filtration system</strong> right on the kitchen faucet. According to the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.cleanair.org/Waste/wasteFacts.html">Clean Air Council</a></span>, 2.5 million plastic water bottles are thrown away every hour in America. Give everyone a stainless steel water bottle and cut down on disposable plastic bottles. A filtration system costs approximately $150 -$250 USD a year (according to <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.costco.ca/Common/Search.aspx?search=water&amp;cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&amp;ViewAll=69&amp;lang=en-CA&amp;Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&amp;N=0&amp;whse=BCCA&amp;Dx=mode+matchallpartial&amp;Ntk=Text_Search&amp;Dr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&amp;Ne=4000000&amp;D=water&amp;Ntt=water&amp;Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&amp;Nty=1&amp;topnav=">Costco</a></span>) but buying just one bottle a day would cost just one person $130 &#8211; $260 a year.</li>
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<li>Revamp your <strong>bathroom recycling</strong>. Reduce paper towel waste by switching to a hand dryer. It may be a higher start up cost but the long term cost savings of buying paper towels, cleaning trash bins and replacing towels will easily make up for this. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">WWF</span> has estimated that we flush about 270,000 trees down the toilet &#8211; a day. Put a note in each stall that tells your fellow co-workers and make the switch to recycled toilet paper.</li>
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<p>Remember &#8211; when you make changes, communicate them. Explaining the cost and environmental savings will likely result in increased acceptance and participation.</p>
<p>Written by <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecosmartworld.com">Eco-Smart World&#8217;s</a></span> blog editor, Crystal Henrickson</p>
<p>Eco-Smart World is the North American distributor for the AusPen</p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2009/02/03/guest-post-reduce-office-waste-and-save-money/">Guest Post &#8211; Reduce Office Waste and Save Money</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eco-Office Gals is pleased to offer a unique opportunity to receive a FREE Xerox Phaser 8860PP color printer from my eco-minded friend Go2PrintGreen. I really like the Phaser 8860PP solid ink printer for a couple of reasons: · It uses a cartridge-free technology that eliminates bulky plastic cartridges. · The solid ink sticks are non-toxic, [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/eco-office-supplies/go2printgreen-free-printer/">Go2PrintGreen FREE Printer</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_779630747" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/eco-office-supplies/go2printgreen-free-printer/" data-text="Go2PrintGreen FREE Printer" data-desc="Eco-Office Gals is pleased to offer a unique opportunity to receive a FREE Xerox Phaser 8860PP color printer from my eco-minded friend Go2PrintGreen. I really like the Phaser 8860PP solid ink printer for a couple of reasons:

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·         The solid ink sticks are non-toxic, clean and can be loaded into the printer on the fly.

·         Solid ink printers generate 90% less waste than a typical color la" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/freeprinter.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?script_type=buttons_counters&tag_id=linksalpha_tag_779630747&link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2Feco-office-supplies%2Fgo2printgreen-free-printer%2F&gplus=1&twitter=1&fblike=1&linkedin=1&gbuzz=0&tumblr=0&reddit=0&pinterest=1&digg=0&stumbleupon=0&gpluslang=en-US&twitterlang=en&fblikelang=en_US&gbuzzlang=en&fblikeverb=like&fblikefont=tahoma&fblikeref=ecoofficegals&gplusctr=1&twitterctr=1&linkedinctr=1&gbuzzctr=1&redditctr=1&pinterestctr=1&diggctr=1&stumbleuponctr=1&twittermention=eco-officegals&twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&twitterrelated2=&halign=center"></script><p><a target="_blank" href="http://go2printgreen.com/the_application.php?affiliate=Eco-Office+Gals"><img class="size-full wp-image-884 alignright" title="freeprinter" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/freeprinter.jpg" alt="freeprinter Go2PrintGreen FREE Printer" width="296" height="251" /></a>Eco-Office Gals is pleased to offer a unique opportunity to receive a FREE Xerox Phaser 8860PP color printer from my eco-minded friend Go2PrintGreen. I really like the Phaser 8860PP solid ink printer for a couple of reasons:</p>
<p>·         It uses a cartridge-free technology that eliminates bulky plastic cartridges.</p>
<p>·         The solid ink sticks are non-toxic, clean and can be loaded into the printer on the fly.</p>
<p>·         Solid ink printers generate 90% less waste than a typical color laser printer</p>
<p>·         The printer is free &#8211; all they ask is you print 2,000 color pages a month.</p>
<p>To sign up for this program, <a target="_blank" href="http://go2printgreen.com/the_application.php?affiliate=Eco-Office+Gals" target="_blank">click here</a></p>
<p>The only requirement is:</p>
<p>1. A business established for 2 or more years &#8211; if in business less than 2 years, owner(s) credit info required.</p>
<p>2. A good credit history and credit score.</p>
<p>3. Minimum of 2,000 color pages a month at 12 cents a page or $240 a month. All black pages are billed @ 2.2 cents a page.</p>
<p>4. Xerox PagePack software needs to be installed on PC with 24/7 connection to printer and internet &#8211; sends monthly page usage to Xerox for billing.</p>
<p>They are happy to approve home businesses. After 36 months the printer is yours to keep. It is structured around a lease, so you cannot opt out of this program once in.</p>
<p>What do you receive?</p>
<ul>
<li>FREE Phaser 8560PP Color Printer</li>
<li>Upgraded to 512 MB RAM &#8211; Standard is 256 MB RAM</li>
<li>Upgraded with 40 GB HD</li>
<li>Built in automatic 2-sided printing</li>
<li>FREE Consumables (ink and maintenance kit), you are responsible for paper</li>
<li>FREE Shipping of supplies</li>
<li>FREE 3-year parts and labor warranty</li>
<li>FREE GreenPrint software to reduce wasted pages &#8211; saves you additional money!</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are like many small and home based businesses not generating 2,000 color pages a month, there are 2 other units that will work for you. The Xerox Phaser 8560 is great for those printing around 1,000 color pages a month and the Phaser 6180MFP is a great fit for small offices looking for a fully functional all-in-on color laser printer. For more information on any of the printers, please <a target="_blank" href="http://eco-officegals.com/contact-us/" target="_blank">contact me</a> or <a href="http://go2printgreen.com/the_application.php?affiliate=Eco-Office+Gals">click here</a> to sign up for your free color printer today. There is no commitment to buy.</p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/eco-office-supplies/go2printgreen-free-printer/">Go2PrintGreen FREE Printer</a></p>
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		<title>Flaunt It! Monday: ecodiscoveries</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[And we&#8217;re back with another Flaunt It! Monday. I hope you had a great weekend. This week we are featuring the ecodiscoveries cleaning line.   Here&#8217;s a little background from the site: Ecodiscoveries brings you the power of nature to tackle today&#8217;s toughest cleaning chores. They&#8217;ve designed the industry&#8217;s most effective and safest line of enzyme [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2009/01/26/flaunt-it-monday-ecodiscoveries/">Flaunt It! Monday: ecodiscoveries</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin:5px 0px 5px 0px" id="linksalpha_tag_956045038" class="linksalpha-email-button" data-url="http://eco-officegals.com/2009/01/26/flaunt-it-monday-ecodiscoveries/" data-text="Flaunt It! Monday: ecodiscoveries" data-desc="And we're back with another Flaunt It! Monday.  I hope you had a great weekend.
This week we are featuring the ecodiscoveries cleaning line.   Here's a little background from the site:

Ecodiscoveries brings you the power of nature to tackle today's toughest cleaning chores. They've designed the industry's most effective and safest line of enzyme and plant-based liquid cleaners for you, your family, and the environment (indoors and out). Ecodiscoveries has won the Champion Status for EPA’" data-image="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/kim.jpg" data-site="Eco-Office Gals"></div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linksalpha.com/social/loader?script_type=buttons_counters&tag_id=linksalpha_tag_956045038&link=http%3A%2F%2Feco-officegals.com%2F2009%2F01%2F26%2Fflaunt-it-monday-ecodiscoveries%2F&gplus=1&twitter=1&fblike=1&linkedin=1&gbuzz=0&tumblr=0&reddit=0&pinterest=1&digg=0&stumbleupon=0&gpluslang=en-US&twitterlang=en&fblikelang=en_US&gbuzzlang=en&fblikeverb=like&fblikefont=tahoma&fblikeref=ecoofficegals&gplusctr=1&twitterctr=1&linkedinctr=1&gbuzzctr=1&redditctr=1&pinterestctr=1&diggctr=1&stumbleuponctr=1&twittermention=eco-officegals&twitterrelated1=appliedinfosys&twitterrelated2=&halign=center"></script><p>And we&#8217;re back with another <a href="http://eco-officegals.com/services/flaunt-it-monday-sponsorship/" target="_blank">Flaunt It! Monday</a>.  I hope you had a great weekend.<br />
This week we are featuring the ecodiscoveries cleaning line.   Here&#8217;s a little background from the site:</p>
<p><em><span style="color: black;"></span></em>Ecodiscoveries brings you the power of nature to tackle today&#8217;s toughest cleaning chores. They&#8217;ve designed the industry&#8217;s most effective and safest line of enzyme and plant-based liquid cleaners for you, your family, and the environment (indoors and out). Ecodiscoveries has won the Champion Status for EPA’s Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative:</p>
<blockquote><p><em><span style="color: black;">EcoDiscoveries received this high honor because its formulations meet the stringent criteria of environmental consideration. EcoDiscoveries products are fully biodegradable to</span> help protect aquatic life in both fresh and salt water. The SDSI project is part of the Design for the Environment (DfE) certification program that helps consumers make healthier and more environmentally safe choices about products.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>I received the box from ecodiscoveries and was quite taken aback from what they sent &#8211; the ENTIRE line!  I don&#8217;t think I have ever had so many cleaners to choose from! I actually decided to bring my not-so-green neighbor, Kim in to get her input on the products.</p>
<p><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/kim.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-837" title="kim" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/kim.jpg" alt="kim Flaunt It! Monday: ecodiscoveries" width="97" height="95" /></a>Kim is a stay-at-home mom of three kids, 2 dogs and 1 husband and has only recently learned about the green movement from me.  Her review comes from the perspective of someone completely used to main stream cleaners &amp; products. We split the bottles based on what we thought would be of most use to each of us.  Neither of us have a nursery so we didn&#8217;t review it, but rather used the bottle for an extra airzyme, since we both wanted to try it.</p>
<h3>Jen&#8217;s Products:</h3>
<ul>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecodiscoveries.com/products.asp?cat=11" target="_blank">multizyme</a> &#8211; <em>all-purpose enzyme cleaner.</em> This was my favorite.  I&#8217;m all about multi-purpose cleaners nothing better then one bottle to get the job done! This one worked on everything; microwave, TV, wiping the cabinets, appliances &amp; counter tops down. It  cleaned up nicely with little effort.</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecodiscoveries.com/products.asp?cat=13" target="_self">tub &amp; tile</a> &#8211; <em>removes bathtub soap scum</em>.  It did it&#8217;s job well. I didn&#8217;t have any tough cleaning to challenge it with, but the tub &amp; tile is clean.</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecodiscoveries.com/products.asp?cat=14" target="_blank">glass</a> &#8211; <em>streak-free windows and mirrors without ammonia.</em> I used this on the outside windows.  I hate to say my windows were much dirtier then I thought.  This glass cleaner cleaned them up amazingly well and didn&#8217;t streak.  My husband also used this to clean his truck window and was happy with the results.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Kim&#8217;s Products:</h3>
<ul>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecodiscoveries.com/products.asp?cat=16">kitchen</a> &#8211; <em>sparkling counters and appliances. </em>This was my favorite of the four.  It cleaned up all the counter tops, stove top &amp; appliances very easily without any real elbow grease.  Additionally, I used it to spray and mop the floor and was impressed with the results.</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecodiscoveries.com/products.asp?cat=9" target="_blank">moldzyme</a> &#8211; <em>mold and mildew cleaner. </em>I put this to the test in my enclosed shower that has bad mildew stains on the glass door.  Unfortunately, it did not work well.   Overall, it didn&#8217;t handle the tougher jobs as I hoped it would, but for lighter jobs it did the trick.</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecodiscoveries.com/products.asp?cat=12" target="_blank">bathroom</a> &#8211; <em>chlorine-free sink and vanity cleaning. </em>This item worked well for my general bathroom cleaning of counters, sinks, tub &amp; toilet.</li>
</ul>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecodiscoveries.com/products.asp?cat=10" target="_blank">airzyme</a> &#8211; <em>fragrance free odor eliminator.</em> We both tested this product and we are both in agreement that overall it does the job of eliminating most common household odors.  However, with stronger cooking odors, it didn&#8217;t seem to eliminate as we had hoped it would.</p>
<h3>Packaging:</h3>
<p>Ecodiscoveries refills come in small, 2oz. concentrated bottles. The starter pack includes 1 spray bottle and concentrate. The refills come in 2 pk refills.  This reduces shipping costs &amp; waste!  When I received the box it was very light, I never imagines there were <em>eight</em> bottles of cleaner in it!</p>
<h3>In Summary:</h3>
<p><strong>Kim:</strong> Overall, I like the cleaners.  They&#8217;re less harsh due to the lack of chemicals typically found in mainstream cleaners.  They&#8217;re easier on my hands and I&#8217;m not breathing all the vapors.  The hardest part for me was getting used to the lack of &#8220;clean&#8221; scent associated with cleaners I normally use.</p>
<p><strong>Jen:</strong> I was overall happy with the cleaners. They list their ingredients as well as a wealth of additional information on their site so you can make educated choices.  I like the concentrated refills and the ability to use one bottle over and over therefore reducing waste.</p>
<p>Ecodescoveries will be awarding one lucky winner the entire line of cleaners!  For entries do <em>any</em> of the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecodiscoveries.com/" target="_blank">ecodiscoveries</a>, search for a location near you and comment here as to where you can buy ecodiscoveries near you.</li>
<li>Follow <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/EcoDiscoveries" target="_blank">ecodiscoveries</a> on Twitter</li>
<li> Tweet about this giveaway</li>
<li>Stumble this giveaway or the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ecodiscoveries.com/" target="_blank">ecodiscovories</a> site</li>
<li>Use the share button on this button for any of the other social bookmarking options.</li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/Eco-officeGals" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to the Eco-Office Gals feed so you don&#8217;t miss out on all the great green info, reviews and giveaways!</li>
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<p>Leave a <em><strong>separate</strong></em> comment for each one you do! Each comment is an entry. US residents only please. Winner will be announced Wednesday 1/28/09 &#8230; Good Luck!</p>
<p>All the best!<br />
Jen</p>
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<p><strong>There’s one About 4 miles from me! YAY!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Life Smart foods<br />
42359 Garfield Road<br />
Clinton, MI. 48038</strong></p>
<p><strong>Congrats Heather!<br />
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