Green Goes Simple: The Green Scoop
Reduce Waste at Work
By Marisa Belger for Green Goes Simple
 When you’re a working mama, you may have to dig through Matchbox cars
in your purse to find the files you need. But once you get down to
business, it’s good to know there are easy steps you can take to ensure
that the way you work not only gets the job done, but also creates the
least amount of waste possible. I’ve discovered that it’s easy to green
your gig. Here’s how.
Print Less, Print Better
No printing is the best kind of
printing -- it saves paper, which saves stress -- but if you must click
“Print,” there are three ways to make it more planet-friendly. First,
stock up on recycled paper. Next, print on both sides of the page. And
finally, seek out printer inks made from eco-savvy materials like soy,
which are a little easier on the earth.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refill
Whether you’re working at
home or away in an office, always keep the fourth “R” in mind: Refilling
is key. Instead of tossing empty printer cartridges and plastic pens in
the trash, refill them! Check out TheGreenOffice.com for all the green gear your office needs.
Beat Vampire Energy Drain
Whether you’re low-tech or extra-high-tech, power-sucking gadgets are an inevitable part of office life. You can beat vampire energy drain
-- also known as wasted energy -- and lower your electric bill by
unplugging computers, printers and phone chargers whenever they’re not
in use. Make it easy by plugging everything into one power strip and
flicking the “Off” button at the end of the day.
Marisa Belger’s work has appeared in Travel + Leisure Family, Natural Health, Prevention and TODAYShow.com, where she wrote a column about eco-friendly living. She was an editor at Lime.com and collaborated with author Josh Dorfman on his bestselling books, The Lazy Environmentalist and The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget. She is the managing editor of and frequent contributor to Green Goes Simple.
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