What does it mean to be green? : In your Office, at Home, for the Holidays

In your Office, at Home, for the Holidays

Eliminate Junk Mail ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What is the impact? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Pack a Waste Free Lunch! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Savings bonus: $8 / day (4 days * 50 weeks = $1,600 / year) $$ Health bonus: Helps you avoid overeating Warning: “microwave safe” means it's safe for the plastic, not for you!

Eat less meat Perception bonus: Meat is tastier when it is more of a treat Savings bonus: Meat is the most expensive part of most meals Health bonus: Less calories and less saturated fat Warning: Don't skimp on the protein! ,[object Object],$$

Use the library Savings bonus: $15 per book (and you don’t have to store it!) $$ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Use GreenPrint Software Savings: eliminating unwanted pages reduces printing by 17% and saves $100 per user per year ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],$$

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Buy recycled office supplies Warning: Look for post consumer recycled content. Pre-consumer waste includes paper mill sawdust.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Green your office lighting

Buy used Savings bonus: 2 - 20% the cost of new items ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Style bonus: Awesome vintage furniture and clothes via consignment and at thrift stores. $$

[object Object],[object Object],Health bonus: Avoid the chemicals leached by styrofoam cups. Savings bonus: $11 / year (3 ¢ / cup) $$ Re-use that mug!

Green your Transportation Savings bonus: save 20% of your transportation cost ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Health bonus: Avoid the stress of driving $$

Find a new Route with Google Maps

Bring Your Own Bag ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Perception bonus: You're organized Savings bonus: 5 ¢ a bag at some stores $$

Ditch the bottled water habit Savings bonus: At $6 per gallon water costs more than gas! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Health bonus: Avoid chemicals that can leach from plastic bottles $$

Re-chargeable Batteries Savings bonus: Save $6.18 over 2 years with 120 batteries, then $77.44 saved each year after ,[object Object],[object Object],Warning: Check the mA·hr rating. Go for over 3000 mA·hr $$

Attack Vampire Power Savings bonus: Standby power consumes 7 – 25% of a home's electricity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],$$

Buy Eco-friendly Shampoo and Conditioner Savings bonus: $30+ Compared to salon brands. (Eco-friendly hair products are $8-12 per bottle) ,[object Object],Health bonus: Varies from product to product, see www.cosmeticsdatabase.com for details $$

Make your own cleaners Savings bonus: supplies are less than 50 ¢ a bottle one part water + one part vinegar Health bonus: avoid indoor air pollution and chemicals Glass Cleaner = $$

Buy Green Cleaners Health bonus: avoid indoor air pollution and chemicals Warning: terms like 'bio-degradable,' 'natural' and 'eco-friendly' are meaningless (unregulated)

Why avoid chemical cleaners? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What can you do about it? Use plants!

Nasty Pollutant #1: Formaldehyde ,[object Object],[object Object]

Plants that filter formaldehyde... ,[object Object],Mother-In- Law's Tongue Bamboo Palm

Plants that filter formaldehyde... ,[object Object],Dracaena Warneckii Spider Plant

Nasty Pollutant #2: Benzene ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Plants that filter benzine... ,[object Object],English Ivy Gerbera Daisies

Plants that filter benzine... ,[object Object],Mother-In- Law's Tongue Bamboo Palm

Nasty Pollutant #3: Trichloroethylene (TCE) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Plants that filter TCE... ,[object Object],Marginata Bamboo Palm

Plants that filter TCE... Gerbera Daisy Chrysanthemum

Gift Idea: Experiences ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Green Gifts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],UberStix Toys

Wrap your gifts creatively ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Style bonus: Give your gift a little extra creative zing!

Style bonus: Real plates and silverware are always a step up Throw a Green Party ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Pick one tip today, right now!

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