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Running the Greenest Office Possible Is Not Only a Great Way to Walk the Walk, It Can Also Save You Big $$!
No matter what type of business you run, you need some sort of an office. With that comes office supplies, service providers (telecommunications, janitorial, merchant accounts, etc.), and a whole slew of materials (ink, paper, paperclips, hole punchers, etc.). There are green alternatives that can help you make your office as eco-friendly as possible. This column is dedicated to helping you run an eco-friendly office, as well as finding you money saving tips that can also reduce your energy, water, paper, and other resource usage.
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Green Event Planning 101
Planning an event for your company and doing it sustainably can be a fun and interesting way to engage your employees and show that your company is committed to more than just the bottom line. Here, we draw from Karine Brighten, a certified green business and event planner for the San Francisco Bay Area, and outline some of her tips for making your events as sustainable as possible--simply and inexpensively. . . .
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New Smart Strip from BITS Limited is a Foolproof Energy Saver
by Scott Cooney
At our office here at GreenBusinessowner.com, we have been testing the BITS, Ltd Smart Strip, as a way to save energy. Power strips are good ways to decrease "Vampire Power", but the Smart Strip goes further. It is extremely innovative for complex electronic setups including some appliances that must stay on, and others that can be switched off when employees go home. And best for me, it's foolproof! . . .
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ReBinder: A Cure for What Ails Our Landfills
by Jennifer Elks
A paperless office is a vital part of achieving sustainable operations for any business. But it's a gradual process, so binders and other such products are bound to play a role in their organization for some time. How can we keep our papers organized without adding to the glut of nondegradable material clogging our landfills? . . .
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The Perks of Going Paperless: How To Save Money, Space, Time and Trees
by Jennifer Elks
Worldwide use of office paper has leveled off in the last decade; young people are used to reading documents on a screen and less inclined to print them out. Here's how you can take advantage of this trend and move towards a paperless office, increasing productivity and saving money, space, time, carbon emissions, trees . . .
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