Simple Steps to follow at your Workplace

Fri, 01/30/2009 - 04:38 — ranjit
Average: 2.5 (4 votes)
  • Use printers that can print on both sides of the paper ; try to look into this option when replacing old printers.
  • Use the back of a draft or unwanted printout instead of notebooks. Even with a double-sided printer there is likely to be plenty of spare paper to use!
  • Always buy recycled paper - for your business stationery and to use in your printers.
  • Switch off computer monitors, printers and other equipment at the end of each day. Though in standby mode they're still using power - and that adds to global warming.
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An Idea for the Global Economy and the environment

Wed, 01/14/2009 - 03:05 — samdeed
Average: 3.5 (2 votes)

Consumerism has driven the globe to the staggering growth levels we have seen over the past 20 years.  Countries such as India and China with their massive populations and the burgeoning consumer populations have fueled growth rates as high as 12% annually respectively.  People in general love to shop and collect whatever makes them happy.  This is a common social trait among societies with capitalistic economies (yes China) that people want to keep up with the Joneses.  With all this growth however the downside has been the negative impact upon the environment.  In

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Make Earthday Everyday!

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 15:12 — PLANETPAL
Average: 3 (4 votes)

 Check out the EARTH ideas and challenges on Planetpals.com

Loaded with ideas! Among them the ONE BAG CHALLENGE, Earthday SWAP, Earthday PLEDGE, Earthday FAST, PLANETPALS Schoolbus not for just Earthday but for EVERYDAY ! Have a green day! :)

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Unplug your appliances every night, save electricity & reduce your carbon footprint

Mon, 01/19/2009 - 22:19 — Ajay
Average: 1.8 (4 votes)

By unplugging your appliances, you can save hundereds of dollars a year whle you sleep. While you rest, so do your appliances. Novel idea, eh?  Read more here.

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/ask-vanessa/stories/can-appliances-keep-dra...

Also, you can buy electric outlet timers really easily, just search google, there are plenty to choose from.

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Bike Instead Of Ride

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 11:34 — ranjit
Average: 2.3 (8 votes)

Riding your bike instead of riding in a car saves energy and reduces pollution, of course.  But it is also fun!  That makes it a double benef

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