Being green at work shouldn’t be out of reach. With a few adjustments, we can all reduce our Green House Gas emissions and our electricity use, save money and possibly get in better shape in the process. Those of us in charge of office supplies can make a big difference by switching to recycled, FSC-certified paper or choosing green furnishings. Others can lead the office into a greener direction by organizing healthier lunch meetings that don't involve use of plastic plates and cups. This section presents many possibilities to become green(er) at work. Just read on!
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Monday, 18 January 2010 15:42 |
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With the government pumping millions of dollars into the green industry with the aim of creating 5 million new green-collar jobs over 10 years, green jobs definitely have a future. The US overdependence on fossil fuels, which are large contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, can no longer be disputed and neither can the need for a reliable, clean-energy infrastructure. But what are green jobs? Are they low-paying jobs? How do you study or train for one? Read on to find out more about green jobs.
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Wednesday, 26 August 2009 11:49 |
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This isn’t a game, and this isn’t a joke: it is now possible to make durable, waterproof, biodegradable, recyclable paper from rocks. Taiwan Lung Meng Tech Co Ltd has found a way to make quality paper from stones, and now holds patents in 40 countries.
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Thursday, 09 April 2009 15:05 |
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Being green at work shouldn’t be difficult. With a few adjustments, we can all reduce our GHG emissions, save money and possibly get in better shape in the process. Here are five tips to be greener at work.
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 The average workplace uses thousands of supplies on a daily basis -- and accounts for a lot of what we use and throw away. By following a few simple environmentally friendly practices, we can all make a significant difference at the workplace.
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