tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32140241491731889112024-03-05T11:16:13.108-07:00EcoGreenOffice Green BlogNews and Tips for Green-minded Businesses and OrganizationsEcoGreenOfficehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16676575534864973509noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-7411978692247496392012-06-30T17:23:00.001-06:002012-06-30T17:23:17.175-06:00Have a Green 4th of July<style>
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The fourth of July is less than a week away, so it's time to start planning. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>From barbecues, to fireworks, to getting to
your celebration destination, this holiday can have a big impact on the
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This 4<sup>th</sup> of July, show your dedication to the environment
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1) Have a <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-to-cook-up-sustainable-barbecues.html">sustainable
barbecue</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Ditch the
conventional paper plates and plastic utensils for compostable or reusable
items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look for vegetarian recipes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Use propane for grilling, as it’s more
efficient and uses less CO2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If charcoal
grilling is the only option, look for environmentally friendly charcoal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shop for local and organic foods.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2) Look for greener
fireworks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>If it’s your tradition to
set off fireworks, look for fireworks rich in nitrogen, says Earth911.com.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can be more pricey, but release less
smoke into the environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or, you can
always choose to watch a public fireworks display and save some money as
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3) Ecofriendly
decorations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Instead of buying
plastic, one-use tablecloths, use old tablecloths and decorate them with
patriotic designs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Provide a fun
activity for kids and have them decorate an old sheet to use as a 4<sup>th</sup>
of July banner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look for solar lights to
brighten the outdoors than can also be used all summer long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, rather than throw away your decorations
keep them for the following year and save time and money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4) Sustainable
transportation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Choose a local 4<sup>th</sup>
of July celebration and avoid traffic and car emissions and walk or bike to
your destination.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or, if the
celebration is further away, look for a bus route or carpool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To motivate the kids, have them look for red,
white and blue crafts around the house to decorate their bikes and wagons and
have a 4<sup>th</sup> of July parade on the way there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5) Avoid food
waste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>If you’re hosting a party,
invite guests to bring their reusable containers and take food home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or, bring the leftovers to work and share
with your coworkers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span>Happy 4th of July from EcoGreenOffice! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Have a light eco-footprint this 4th of July and walk or bike to the local public fireworks display. You'll avoid transportation emissions and the emissions that come with setting off your own fireworks. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sources</b></div>
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<a href="http://earth911.com/news/2010/06/21/8-ways-to-green-4th-of-july/">http://earth911.com/news/2010/06/21/8-ways-to-green-4th-of-july/</a></div>
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<a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/eco-friendly-4th-july-party-decorations-3641665.html?cat=57">http://voices.yahoo.com/eco-friendly-4th-july-party-decorations-3641665.html?cat=57</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-12234456406858968252012-06-13T12:53:00.000-06:002012-06-13T12:53:11.175-06:00Why Businesses Use Lanyards In The OfficeMost every business these days have identity and security measures in place. One of the easiest ways to identify employees and guests is by the use of lanyards. Most lanyards have the company logo, contain employee picture, signature and electronic swipe to access secure areas.<br />
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Benefits of Lanyards:<br />
- Protection of proximity cards<br />
- Recognition of staff and guests<br />
- Useful in meetings and conventions<br />
- Protection of ID cards<br />
- Security and theft prevention<br />
- Custom branding and logo of business<br />
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EcoGreenOffice now provides <a href="http://www.ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/">custom imprint lanyards</a> for any type of business or organization. <br />
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<br />EcoGreenOfficehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16676575534864973509noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-14740740897169594632012-06-04T00:13:00.001-06:002012-06-04T00:13:36.603-06:00Ways to Promote Your Business — Even at the Beach<style>
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In case you haven't heard, <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a>
recently launched an <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/">online catalog
for promotional products</a>. With more
than 3,000 suppliers, this online site helps companies to publicize themselves
using almost every ad specialty available. The site also offers environmentally friendly products.</div>
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Used by almost every business in America, promotional
products make up an almost $17 billion dollar industry. Studies have shown that promotional products
outlast almost any type of advertising, having the ability to stay visible to
your customers for years to come.</div>
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Don't forget to peruse the <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/ProductResults/?ProdSetIds=4">Back
to the Beach</a> themed section of our catalog, as many of your customers and business partners head to the oceanfront over the next few months. Options include everything from <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/ProductDetails/?productId=200134100&tab=Tile&ProdSetIds=4&referrerPage=ProductResults&refPgId=500059030&referrerModule=PRDREB">Barbados
sunglasses</a>, to <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/ProductDetails/?productId=5896264&tab=Tile&ProdSetIds=4&referrerPage=ProductResults&refPgId=500059030&referrerModule=PRDREB">tote
bags</a>, to <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/ProductDetails/?productId=5896328&tab=Tile&ProdSetIds=4&referrerPage=ProductResults&refPgId=500059030&referrerModule=PRDREB">coolers</a>.
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<a href="http://ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/ProductResults/?ProdSetIds=4">Environmentally
friendly Back to the Beach products</a> include <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/ProductDetails/?productId=5129364&tab=Tile&ProdSetIds=4&referrerPage=ProductResults&refPgId=500059030&referrerModule=PRDREB">BPA
free sports bottles</a>, <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/ProductDetails/?productId=4112134&tab=Tile&ProdSetIds=4&referrerPage=ProductResults&refPgId=500059030&referrerModule=PRDREB">recycled
plastic luggage tags</a>, a <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/ProductDetails/?productId=200144444&tab=Tile&ProdSetIds=4&referrerPage=ProductResults&refPgId=500059030&referrerModule=PRDREB">biodegradable
beach ball kit</a> and more. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ad your company's logo to the ecofriendly, biodegradable <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.espwebsite.com/ProductDetails/?productId=200144444&tab=Tile&ProdSetIds=4&referrerPage=ProductResults&refPgId=500059030&referrerModule=PRDREB" target="_blank">bottle beach kit</a> featured above and be remembered throughout the summer. </td></tr>
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<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-17353594868362064182012-06-01T00:12:00.001-06:002012-06-01T10:40:37.781-06:00How to Cook Up Sustainable Barbecues this Summer<style>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">Memorial Day
weekend may be over, but grilling season has just begun. From
zero-waste, to solar powered grills there are many ways to make your summer
barbecues more sustainable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">If you have a
grill at work, share these tips with coworkers. Outdoor cooking sessions
with colleagues are excellent for morale and are likely more cost effective
than eating out. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">1) If you’re
in the market for a new grill, look for an ecofriendly option. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">A grill operating on a
single cube of wood, made by a French-Canadian company, is one <a href="http://www.woodflame.com/">charcoal and propane-free option</a>.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>By incorporating the methodology
of solar cookers, the <a href="http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/helios-grill-goes-solar-for-that-juicy-chomp/">Helios
Grill</a> uses the power of the sun to heat the grilling platform.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">2) Look for ecofriendly charcoal, if you’re not
using a gas grill. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">Lump charcoal harvested from sustainably managed forests and
briquettes made without coal dust and unhealthy additives are the way to
go. The <a href="http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpindexpage.htm?bag">Lump
Charcoal Database review</a> from Naked Whiz is one place to start looking for ecofriendly charcoal. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">3) Use reusable or compostable dinnerware and
cutlery. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">Instead
of purchasing conventional paper plates and plastic tableware, opt for
inexpensive and casual reusable serving items. If you’re goal is to avoid
dishes, use paper plates and add them to your backyard compost pile. Or,
if your city offers curbside composting or has a composting facility, look for
compostable options. <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Eco_Products_Compostable_Sugarcane_Dinnerware_p/ecoepp016pk_271670.htm">Plates
made from sugarcane</a> and <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=plant+starch+cutlery">heat
tolerable cutlery</a> made from renewable resources are supplied through <a href="http://www.blogger.com/ecogreenoffice.com">EcoGreenOffice</a>.
Avoid combining compostable items with the regular trash, as when sent to the
landfill even compostable options are unlikely to decompose anytime soon. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">4) Grill up some vegetarian recipes. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">From tempeh burgers, to
grilled pizza, a meatless barbecue can still be delicious. Even opting
for a vege-based meal once a week comes with environmental benefits.
Feeding grains directly to humans rather animals is more efficient and going
vegetarian means you can compost more scraps. Expand you palette and search
online for creative vegetarian grilling recipes. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">5) Opt for all natural grill cleaners. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">A grill brush and baking
soda is a simple solution, or shop for all-natural grill cleaners online or at
a local store. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the kind of kind of charcoal you use, to what you cook over the flames, turn over unique ideas for grilling green this summer. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Sources</div>
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http://earth911.com/news/2012/05/25/how-to-plan-a-waste-free-bbq/</div>
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http://ecoble.com/2009/06/30/10-eco-friendly-bbq-grills-to-green-your-summer/</div>
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http://www.greenyour.com/lifestyle/food-drink/barbecue/tips/buy-eco-friendly-charcoal </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-46146167965144105152012-05-25T01:18:00.001-06:002012-05-25T01:20:41.129-06:00How to Stay Hydrated throughout the Workday<style>
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More than half of your bodyweight is made up of water,
according to <a href="http://familydoctor.org/">FamilyDoctor.org</a>. Your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove
waste and lubricate joints. With the arrival of summer heat (and sweating) you'll need even more water to stay hydrated. </div>
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But, no doubt, drinking plain water throughout the day can
get boring. Although fruit and vegetable
juices and milk can help you to stay hydrated, they may add unnecessary calories
and sugar to your diet. Coffee and other
caffeinated drinks can also help you stay hydrated, but drinking too much can
leave you feeling anxious and jittery.</div>
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Here are some suggestions for increasing your water
intake — by making it flavorful and chemical free. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1) Begin by purifying
your water. </b>Attach a <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Brita_Faucet_Filter_System_p/cox42201_274636.htm">Brita
faucet filter</a> to the sink tap in the office kitchen supplied through <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/">EcoGreenOffice.com</a>, or purchase a <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Brita_Classic_Pour_Through_Pitcher_p/cox35548_274623.htm">classic
pour-though Brita pitcher</a> and keep cold, clean water in the office
fridge. For personal use, consider a <a href="http://www.brita.com/products/filtering-bottle/brita-bottle-aqua/">Brita
water bottle</a>.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2) Use herbs, fruits
and flowers for flavoring your water. </b>Let
mint leaves sit in a pitcher of water in the fridge for 10 minutes or
overnight. Bruise the mint leaves for a
stronger taste, suggests <a href="http://hellawella.com/">HellaWella.com</a>.
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Put a handful of cucumber slices in a pitcher of water. For even more flavor, grind up the cucumber
chunks in a blender, pour the contents through cheesecloth into a bowl and
leave it in the fridge to drip overnight.
Mix the cucumber juice with a pitcher of water and “you’ve got yourself
the most refreshing water you’ve ever tasted,” HellWella.com says. </div>
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<b>3) Fruit Ice
cubes. </b>Freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays and plop them in your water glass. Or, try this recommendation from the <a href="http://bits-of-taste.blogspot.com/2010/08/special-frozen-cubes-ice-cubes.html" target="_blank">Bits of Taste blog</a>: place an individual piece of fruit, or sliced up fruit or herb, such as a lemon, lime, strawberry, or fresh mint leave, into your ice cube trays, pour filtered water over the fruit and let the tray freeze overnight. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4) Last but, not
least, go for some sparkling water. </b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using lemons and other fruits is one way to turn plain 'ole water into a fancy and exotic looking drink, while staying hydrated throughout the workday.</td></tr>
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http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/food-nutrition/nutrients/hydration-why-its-so-important.html</div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.hellawella.com/how-to-make-your-water-more-exciting-with-natural-flavoring/8435?utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=marisa.mcnatt@colorado.edu&utm_content=LF-NLE-HellaWella-Monday-Motivator-05-21-2012&utm_campaign=Monday%20Motivator%3A%20Masturbation%20Month%20celebrates%20health,%20H20%202.0,%20bike%20to%20work,%20lawn%20care%20tips">http://www.hellawella.com/how-to-make-your-water-more-exciting-with-natural-flavoring</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">http://bits-of-taste.blogspot.com/2010/08/special-frozen-cubes-ice-cubes.html</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-17518905672560265022012-05-23T11:18:00.000-06:002012-05-23T11:18:14.343-06:00How to Use Pinterest to Grow Your Business<style>
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> can greatly
increase traffic to a business’s website, blog and other online content,
helping to generate massive sales.</div>
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For example, <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/">CookingLight.com’s</a>
traffic jumped by 6,000 percent after using Pinterest, according to social
media expert Kim Garst on a radio podcast with <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/libsyn/BIB">Beginner Internet Business
Podcast</a>. Garst, <a href="http://kimgarst.com/" target="_blank">a social media expert</a>, is author of “The Quick and Easy Guide to
Branding Your Business and Creating Massive Sales with Pinterest” — a book with
an almost 5 star rating based on reviews.</div>
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Introduced to the web in 2010, Pinterest helps individuals
and businesses alike organize and share information, discover new things and
get inspiration from others with similar interests. Since Pinterest’s inception, it has grown by
4,000 percent and has 11 million visitors a week.</div>
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“It’s kind of stunning for me to watch,” Garst says on the
BIB podcast, who saw the value of Pinterest immediately.</div>
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Here are a few tips from the BIB podcast with Garst, as well
as <a href="http://socialmediaexaminer.com/">SocialMediaExaminer.com</a> for how to use Pinterest to grow your
business. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1) Make your business
graphically based. </b>Pinterest is
basically an “online photo-sharing website,” Garst says on the BIB
podcast. That may be why Pinterest is so
popular. It’s embracing the direction social media is going in:
content that’s visual and easy to absorb, Garst further explains. </div>
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“Any business that is graphically based is ‘rocking it’ on
Pinterest,” Garst says on the BIB podcast.
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If your business isn’t graphically based, it’s important to
come up with graphics that represent your business’s niche, Garst suggests. Use pictures that tap into the emotions of
your followers and pictures that tell a story about you and your business,
Garst recommends on her website <a href="http://www.blogger.com/kimgarst.com">KimGarst.com</a>. </div>
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Also, every graphic you pin, or that another Pinterest user
pins, can be linked back to your website, blog or other content. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2) Think about what
people search for on the web to name your pinboards. </b>Think of terms that people usually
Google, for example, “how to … ”, or “best ways to …” and use those phrases as
your Pinterest board titles. <br />
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Also, like
Twitter, Pinterest has a #hashtag function. Define your
keywords so web users can find you and make sure to have a complete profile, Garst
recommends on <a href="http://kimgarst.com/">KimGarst.com</a>. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3) Link the graphic
from your blog to a pinboard.</b> Make sure the graphic has something to do with
content in the blog post. When Pinterest
board shows up in a Google search, web users will ultimately find your
business’ blog or website, Garst explains.
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4</b>) <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Create different pinboards and stick to a
specific topic</b>. A pinboard is a set of pins, explains
SocialMediaExaminer.com. You can create
different pinboards on different topics and add an unlimited number of pins to
a pinboard. Remember to also to share other peoples’ content as well and post it on
the appropriate pinboard.</div>
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By naming a pinboard appropriately and posting pictures
related to the topic, you can help your business build its brand. You can also attract a range of customers on a
variety of topics related to your business and simultaneously allow customers
to follow only those topics of interest to them. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5) Build
relationships. </b>Follow those who
follow you, look for new connections, mention others in your pins, repin and
like others’ pins, Garst says. Also,
make thoughtful and insightful comments on peoples’ pins related to
your company and its pinboards. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">6) Catalogs and
special promotions. </b>Create a
pinboard and post pictures based on one of your collections,
SocialMediaExaminer.com suggests.
Include the price on the pin.
Those who are really interested in the product — and not deterred by the
price — may actually then visit your website and purchase the product. </div>
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Also, create a unique image for your latest special offer and
consider offering it to Pinterest users only, SocialMediaExaminer.com recommends. Consider making some offers free, as free
offers are likely to be repined, helping you to build a greater following. </div>
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However, as Garst explains on her website, you may not even
want to use Pinterest as a place to directly market your business or push for
sales. Rather, by looking at your pins
and pictures, customers will connect with you and willingly “dig deeper into
who you are.”</div>
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Perhaps find a happy medium.
Create a pinboard simply for connecting with customers on topics of
interest related to your business and another for promotions and/or catalogs.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7) Create
opportunities for customers to promote you. </b>Through your business’s
website, <span style="color: black;">have
a Pinterest button on the information you want to have pinned. Create a “Pin It to Win It” contest, where
customers have the opportunity to win one of your products by posting a picture
of themselves</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>on Pinterest
with the product, Garst suggests.
Also, recommend that customers pin reviews of your products. </div>
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Lastly, consider following <a href="http://pinterest.com/EcoGreenOffice/">EcoGreenOffice on Pinterest</a> to
stay connected with our blog, promotions, green education articles and other
website content.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The social media site Pinterest is the way to go if you want to increase traffic to your company's website and boost sales -- some businesses are experiencing a higher volume of traffic from Pinterest alone than from Facebook and Twitter combined. </td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sources:</b></div>
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<a href="http://kimgarst.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MyPinterestRadioInterview.episode169.mp3">http://kimgarst.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MyPinterestRadioInterview.episode169.mp3</a></div>
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<a href="http://kimgarst.com/">http://kimgarst.com/</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/using-pinterest-for-business/">http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/using-pinterest-for-business/</a></div>
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<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-15041011612399210452012-05-18T09:54:00.001-06:002012-05-18T09:54:28.781-06:00Six Ways to Relax at Work<style>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Too
much stress at the workplace can take a toll on your productivity, physical and
emotional health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By better managing
your stress, the more positively you’ll impact those around you and the more
positively others will respond to you.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also,
reducing stress throughout the workday has little to no impact on the
environment and can give you more energy to make positive choices for the
environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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Take regular short breaks at work.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b> </b>
</span>During these breaks, take the time to breath deeply, walk around and /
or stretch and return to your desk feeling revitalized. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>2)
Here are a specific breathing techniques from</b> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/yogajournal.com">YogaJournal.com</a>:
move your belly with your breaths, consciously relax your jaw, throat, neck and
shoulders and “envision the breath sweeping deeply into your lungs,” lengthen
exhalations, pause after each exhalation and let your whole body participate in
the breathing process—offering a mini massage for the muscles and organs. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>3)
Get outside!</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of us feel tranquil in
the outdoors and getting fresh air can
literally energize you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find leafy areas and natural environments, as those areas tend to be the least noisy and the most
stimulating. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>4)
Listen to music.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find a comfortable pair
of earbuds or headphones and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>explore online music channels, such as <a href="http://www.pandora.com/" target="_blank">Pandora</a>, and find the
genres that stimulate you, but also allow you to focus and relax.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>5)
Find aromatherapy or herbal support.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b> </b>
</span>Aromatherapy is “based on the healing properties of essential oils,”
according to <a href="http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/">NetDocot.co.uk</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s used in hospitals and hospices, health
clinics and gyms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find the perfect
fragrance and dab a little on your neck and wrists throughout the workday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>6)
Consider an ergonomic chair.</b> <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.blogspot.com/2012/01/for-new-year-sit-comfortably-with-new.html">Sitting
comfortably may help to decrease current and future back pain</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EcoGreenOffice supplies a variety of
ergonomic chairs, including the <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Alera_Veon_Executive_High_Back_Multifunction_Task_p/aleve41ls10b_188795.htm">Veon
Executive High-Back Task Chair</a> that has ergonomic cushions, which are
designed to relieve back pain and is made from 100 percent recycled content. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although working beneath a tree may not be an option, taking short breaks throughout the workday and getting fresh air and sunlight can give you the needed energy and creativity to complete projects-at-hand.</td></tr>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sources:</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/stressbustingtechniques.htm">http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/stressbustingtechniques.htm</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink">http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/1468</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.doityourself.com/stry/relaxationtechniques">http://www.doityourself.com/stry/relaxationtechniques</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-64926317010479862282012-05-17T09:45:00.001-06:002012-05-17T09:45:30.442-06:00Are Green Jobs Growing?<style>
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Tuesday’s blog highlighted <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.blogspot.com/2012/05/is-your-office-located-in-city-thats.html" target="_blank">which cities have the most green jobs</a>, according to SimplyHired.com. But
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An article on <a href="http://greenbuildings.com/">GreenBuildings.com</a> notes that various organizations
have tallied different counts for the number of “green jobs” in the U.S. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported
3.1 million “green goods and services jobs” for 2012, whereas the Brookings
Institute counted 2.7 million clean energy jobs in 2010. </div>
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Although the numbers vary — in part because organizations define
“green jobs” differently — the actual count isn’t necessarily the most
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The fact that so many organizations are even caring to count
the number of green jobs in the U.S. shows that the green economy is a “staying
trend and one that’s worth paying attention to,” says GreenBuildings.com.</div>
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Also, most organizations are not only counting the number of
green jobs in the U.S., but reporting an increase. LinkedIn reported that the “Renewables and
Environment” profession category that contains green jobs grew by 49.2 percent
between 2007 and 2011 — the most of any category, according to
GreenBuildings.com. </div>
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Jobs with an “environmental compliance” keyword on
SimplyHired.com increased by 24 percent since August 2010 and jobs focusing on
energy efficiency increased by 400 percent, reports Forbes.com. </div>
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The increase in the green jobs count is not only due to new
jobs being created for the environment.
It’s also due to conventional jobs incorporating “green duties,” such as <a href="http://www.ecogreenoffice.com/five-steps-office-cleaner-healthier-this-spring.html" target="_blank">making the office environment more environmentally friendly</a>, or greening production processes. </div>
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This is great news for everyone, as an increase in green
practices means a healthier environment for humans and the natural environment we
depend upon.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With environmentally office supplies becoming increasingly available at cost competitive prices, such as the <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Boise_ASPEN_100_Office_Paper_p/cas054925_352316.htm" target="_blank">ASPEN 100 percent recycled paper</a> featured above, supplied through<a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank"> EcoGreenOffice</a>, greening conventional jobs is increasingly becoming a possibility.<br />
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Sources </div>
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http://www.green-buildings.com/content/782380-top-10-cities-green-jobs-according-simply-hired</div>
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<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/05/07/the-top-10-cities-for-green-jobs/">http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/05/07/the-top-10-cities-for-green-jobs/</a></div>
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<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-31181789306312935022012-05-15T10:57:00.003-06:002012-05-15T11:13:35.073-06:00Is Your Office Located in a City that’s a Hub for Green Jobs?<style>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Currently, there are about 45,000 green jobs
posted on SimplyHired.com, a job aggregator site. Where are most of these
green jobs located? Here are the top rated cities from SimplyHired.com: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1) San Francisco Bay Area (2,215 postings)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">2) New York City (2,078)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">3) Houston (1,755)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">4) Washington D.C. (1,715)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">5) Boston (1,132)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">6) Los Angeles (980)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">7) Chicago (951)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">8) Denver (802)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">9) Philadelphia (789)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">10) Dallas (592)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">What exactly is a green job? Although
definitions may vary, the Bureau of Labor Statistics defines green jobs as
those in businesses that produce goods or provide services that benefit the
environment or conserve natural resources. Green jobs also include jobs
in which workers’ duties involve making their establishment’s production
processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Becoming a partner with EcoGreenOffice and<a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/"> incorporating green office supplies
and practices</a> will allow your company to use fewer natural resources and
establish production processes that have a lighter eco-footprint -- and
increase the number of green jobs at your office, according to the Bureau of
Labor Statistics definition of green jobs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Having more green jobs at your office could
also attract the next generation of academics. Among college students and
recent grads, 81 percent say it’s important to work for <a href="http://www.ecogreenoffice.com/partner.html">a green company</a>,
according to a survey conducted by Experience Inc., the nation’s leading
provider of career services for college students and alumni.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Silicon Valley located within its border, the San Francisco Bay Area has especially seen a growth in green jobs related to technology, according to an article on <a href="http://forbes.com/">Forbes.com</a>. </td></tr>
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Sources:<br />
<a href="http://www.bls.gov/green/%23definition">http://www.bls.gov/green/#definition</a><br />
<a href="http://www.green-buildings.com/content/782380-top-10-cities-green-jobs-according-simply-hired">http://www.green-buildings.com/content/782380-top-10-cities-green-jobs-according-simply-hired</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/05/07/the-top-10-cities-for-green-jobs/">http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2012/05/07/the-top-10-cities-for-green-jobs/</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/ecogreenoffice.com">EcoGreenOffice</a> supplies
more than 1,600 different kinds of chairs and stools, some are labeled as
conventional and the majority are labeled as “green.”</div>
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When it comes to picking out a new chair(s) for the office,
what are the benefits of purchasing one that’s green instead of one that’s
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Chairs that qualify as green among <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice’s product catalog</a> have to be made made from post-consumer content. </div>
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Any product made from post-consumer content -- weather it’s
paper or furniture -- is positive for the environment. Recycling materials to make products is
critical, because it helps to lessen the problem of landfills growing at an
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Chairs made anywhere between 46 to 77 percent post-consumer
content are available through <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a> in a variety of styles, from <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_Gamut_Series_Executive_High_Back_Chair_p/hon2071bw19t_188795.htm">high-back
swivel chairs</a> that reduce strain on the back, to <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_Ignition_Series_Guest_Chair_with_Arms_p/honig107nt10_188795.htm">guest
chairs</a> and “<a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_Nucleus_Series_Caf_Height_Stool_p/honn709nt10t1_188795.htm">café-
height stools</a>.”</div>
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Finding a chair that’s made from post-consumer content — and
nontoxic materials — is even greener. Chairs
made from harmful chemicals can decrease indoor air quality. Employee performance, speed and accuracy
increases anywhere from 4 to 16 percent when indoor pollutant sources are
removed, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. </div>
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Avoid furniture made from PVC, such as inflatable furniture, artificial leather and
PVC-coated fabric and choose products that do not contain toxic flame
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Although not manufactured using post-consumer content, you can find
conventional chairs supplied through <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a> that are made from nontoxic materials, such as the <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_5000_Series_Park_Avenue_Collection_Guest_Cha_p/hon5003nss11_188795.htm">5000
Series Park Avenue Guest Chair</a> made from leather and wood. </div>
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When
it comes to the wallet, green chairs supplied through <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a> are offered at
a competitive prices. A comparable conventional
chair may even be more expensive than a chair made from post-consumer content. For example, a <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/basyx_VL705_Big_Tall_Mesh_Chair_p/bsxvl705vm10_188795.htm">tall
conventional swivel chair</a> costs $560.99, compared to a <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_Ignition_Series_Mid_Back_Work_Chair_p/honiw104nt10_188795.htm">mid-back</a>
swivel chair made from 54 percent post-consumer content, offered at
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summary, finding a chair that’s made from post-consumer content, toxin free
materials and matches your price and style is the way-to-go. If you can’t find a chair that suits your
needs made from post-consumer content, find one that’s at least made with
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If you’re purchasing a new chair, consider donating your old
one. Every year in the U.S., 8.25
million office chairs are thrown away.
If you’re not ready to purchase a new one and your current chair contains
PBDEs, cover and seal
any rips in upholstery, and consider replacing old items where foam is exposed,
loose, and crumbling. </div>
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Which of these tall, black-leather chairs shown below are made from post-consumer content and offered at a lower price? Read the caption to find out. Both are supplied through<a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank"> EcoGreenOffice</a>. </div>
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The <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_Ignition_Series_Executive_High_Back_Chair_p/honie102sq11_188795.htm">Ignition
Series Executive High-Back Chair</a> featured above is made from 54
percent post-consumer content and is offered for $509.99. The <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Safco_Serenity_Big_Tall_High_Back_Chair_p/saf3500bl_188795.htm">Serenity
Big & Tall High-Back Chair</a> featured on the right is made from 0 percent
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1) “Insider’s Guide to Buying Green Office Furniture”</div>
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<cite><span style="font-style: normal;">www.ofusa.com/images/booklets/insights_<b>Green</b>_single-pgs.pdf</span></cite></div>
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<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-23486605958713292892012-04-25T10:01:00.000-06:002012-04-25T10:01:56.838-06:00Best Ways to Green Your Drive to Work<style>
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From biking, to taking the bus, using an alternative mode of
transportation for getting to work is best for reducing your carbon footprint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With rising gas prices, avoiding
the car is also the most practical for the wallet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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However, there are likely days when taking the car is the
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1) Sharing a ride with a coworker is an obvious one, but
also consider checking out <a href="http://www.zimride.com/">Zimride</a>, an
upstart company that uses social media as a platform to connect drivers with
people who need rides. </div>
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2) Maintain steady driving speeds and avoid sudden stops and
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3) Combine trips and run errands on the way home from work,
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4) Don’t weigh your car down and use it as a storage
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5) Because a loose fitting gas cap allows gas to
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6) Check tire pressure and look for the optimal pressure in
your car’s manual.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tires that aren’t
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7) Get regular tune-ups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This can save you 4 percent on the cost of gas and up to 40 percent by
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</span>Changing the car’s air filter can improve efficiency by up to 10
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8) Use ecofriendly recycled motor oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.pellmansauto.com/">Pellman’s
Automotive Service</a> in Boulder, Colorado suggests <span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.ecopoweroil.com/">EcoPower Synthetic Motor
Oil</a>. This oil is created using a close-loop system, meaning the oil can be repeatedly
recycled, and the manufacturing process used to make the oil takes 85 percent
less energy to produce than conventional oil.</span></div>
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PellmansAuto.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-85880843727993699412012-04-20T10:14:00.001-06:002012-04-20T10:15:26.924-06:00Take Action for the Environment Without Leaving the Office<div class="MsoNormal"><style>
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<div class="MsoNormal">You may have plans for Earth Day this Sunday, but how about a few things you can do for the environment today without leaving the office?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Influence government policy on the environment </b>and write to your Congressmen and women. Find out more about your elected officials by going to Congress.Org. <a href="http://people.howstuffworks.com/write-representative-letter-tips.htm">Other important steps</a> include using facts and evidence, and being concise and polite. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Use social media to broadcast sustainable living ideas and important environmental issues, or news. </b>Post the information on Facebook, your blog, or Twitter account. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Watch videos from <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/videos/">Planet Green</a> </b>and get the top environmental news in 100 seconds or less and other sustainable living information. Planet Green is the first and only 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network with an online presence and community.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Support environmental causes and donate online to environmental and conservation organizations. </b><a href="http://www.earthshare.org/">EarthShare.Org</a> is a good place to start. The national non-profit has worked for more than 20 years to connect people with environmental causes around the globe and has a mission of being a trusted and fiscally sound organization.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Plug into local recycling opportunities and disposal options for more than 240 materials </b>by downloading <a href="http://earth911.com/irecycle/">Earth911’s free iPhone app</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Search for and connect with other local and green-minded businesses in your area. </b>EcoGreenOffice’s <a href="http://www.ecogreenoffice.com/partner.html">online partner search</a> is a good place to start.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Happy Earth Day Weekend from <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a>! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before you head out for Earth Day weekend, take actions for the environment from the office and share them coworkers.</td></tr>
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</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-35843351667031035152012-04-18T13:01:00.006-06:002017-05-22T09:15:26.818-06:00A Little Knowledge for Making the Most Sustainable Choices at Home and in the Office<style>
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How many gallons of waster does the average person use during a shower? Should you turn the computer monitor off every time you leave the computer? How long does it take a plastic sandwich bag to decompose? </div>
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Below are some useful facts for making simple changes that will go a long way for the environment. This Earth Day week, start making these actions habits and reduce your environmental footprint for a lifetime.</div>
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1) Turn off the monitor if you’re not going to use the PC for more than 20 minutes, and the CPU and the monitor if you’re not going to use your PC for more than two hours. There is a small surge when your computer starts up, but this surge is generally smaller than the energy used when a computer is running for long periods of time, according to the <a href="http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/appliances/index.cfm/mytopic=10070">U.S. Department of Energy’s energy saving tips</a>. PCs also produce heat, so turning them off reduces a building’s cooling loads.</div>
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2) The average U.S. household spends <a href="https://www.furnacecompare.com/energy-efficiency/energy-vampires.html" target="_blank">$100 per year to power devices while they are off</a>. Standby power accounts for more than 100 billion kilowatt hours of annual U.S. electricity consumption and more than $10 billion in annual energy costs, on a national basis. <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Westcott_Non_Stick_Titanium_Bonded_Scissors_p/kmw62146_266835.htm">Consider a color-coded strip surge protector</a> from <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a>.</div>
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3) Installing a low-flow showerhead that uses 2.5 gallons per minute or less can save you up to 70 percent on your water bill. The <a href="http://www.green3dhome.com/YourHouse/Bathroom/Showershowerhead.aspx">average shower</a> consumes 17.2 gallons, lasting over 8 minutes at a flow rate of 2.2 gallons per minute. However, older showerheads can use as much as 6.5 gallons of water per minute! </div>
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5) Before shopping for a completely new spring wardrobe consider this: <a href="http://www.tiphero.com/tips_2130_making-old-clothing-new-again.html">a T-shirt takes 400 gallons of water</a> to create, from cotton ball to store shelf, and a pair of jeans takes 1,800 gallons of water. </div>
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6) It does make a difference to forgo the one-use and / or non-biodegradable materials. When exposed to light and air, it can take <a href="http://www.coral.org/node/3916">an aluminum soda can 350 years to decompose</a> and a plastic sandwich bag 400 years. A Polystyrene foam cup and glass bottle may never decompose. </div>
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If you need to go with disposables, check out <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=dinnerware">compostable options</a> from EcoGreenOffice.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simple and creative changes in your life can go a long way for the environment, like catching shower water in a bucket for watering plants. </td></tr>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-62416135163428189012012-04-17T13:30:00.000-06:002012-04-17T13:30:55.576-06:00Earth Day Inspiration for the Office<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal">When Wisconsin Sen. <a href="http://www.nelsonearthday.net/">Gaylord Nelson</a> started the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, he insisted that individuals and community groups create activities instead of organizers in Washington.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Nelson’s call for a grassroots environmental movement worked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>About 20 million people, or one in 10 Americans, participated in the first Earth Day to send a message to Washington that public opinion supported a political agenda on environmental problems.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Some in Congress dubbed the following decade “<a href="http://www.nelsonearthday.net/earth-day/living-tradition.htm">The Environmental Decade</a>.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voters booted out several officials with poor environmental records in the fall’s midterm election and in the succeeding years, 28 pieces of legislation were passed — the bulk of today’s environmental regulatory authority, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, The Safe Drinking Water Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Today, it’s integral to continue the environmental movement of the 1970s. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carbon emissions rose by 5.9 percent in 2010 — <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/science/earth/record-jump-in-emissions-in-2010-study-finds.html">the largest percentage on record</a> — and millions of Americans are still drinking <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/business/energy-environment/08water.html?pagewanted=all">contaminated water</a>, among many environmental issues that degrade human and environmental health.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Being part of the environmental movement doesn’t mean we have to go back to the past, i.e. give up the computer for pen-and-paper, or forgo the modern day way-of-life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rather, we can envision a new sustainable and carbon-free future by supporting the right policies, technology and making those sustainable choices where we can make them in our everyday lives.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Check our blog over the week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>EcoGreenOffice will be offering tips for increasing sustainability in the office and how you can support larger environmental movements from your office chair.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Get started today by reading articles from the <a href="http://www.ecogreenoffice.com/greeninfo.html">EcoGreenOffice Green Education</a> section that include information on how to revamp your office’s paper recycling efforts, energy use in the office, connecting with other ecofriendly businesses and more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From 1971 - 1977, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hired freelance photographers for the "<a href="http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/topics/environment/documerica-topics.html" target="_blank">Docuamerica Project</a>" to photograph images related to environmental problems, EPA activities and everyday life in the 1970s. The photograph pictured above captures students picking up trash along the roadside in 1972. </td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-67213194726585761642012-04-12T16:50:00.001-06:002012-04-14T21:52:16.686-06:00Make Your Blog Work for Your Business<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal">If you want your business's blog to boost traffic, leads and sales “think like a consumer” and provide consumers the answers to questions they most want answered, says<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_283765364"> </a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/" target="_blank">SocialMedia Examiner</a>, </i>the world’s largest online social media magazine.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Below is a summary of the fantastic tips from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Social Media Examiner </i>for creating an effective blog for your business. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">1) Compare the products and services your company sells (as opposed to the products and services of others in the field). </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Consumers love to compare and know they're making a sound buying decision, or choosing the best product or service. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Comparison-based, or “versus” articles can also capture important keyword phrases that rank high among search engines, including Google. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Be honest and unbiased in your comparisons.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">2) Search for opportunities to use the word “best” in your content. There’s a high chance that the prospects and customers in your industry are searching "best phrases," for example, "what is the best way to ... ?" and "what is the best type of ... ?"</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">3) Address problems. When customers are faced with problems, they’ll likely go to the Internet for answers. A Google search may very likely land on your blog if you have blog featuring the problem and possibly a solution(s) as well. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">4) Feature pricing, since pricing questions are the first ones consumers tend to ask, according the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Social Media Examiner. </i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i></i>Be more open than competitors about pricing and set yourself apart. This doesn't necessarily mean including specifics, but rather ranges, or an explanation of the factors that dictate what a customer ultimately spends on your service. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">A cost-related article for every product you sell could mean a surplus of content opportunities and an increase of visitors to your site.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">5) Present breaking news. In addition to increasing blog hits, consumers and others in your field will look to you as a leader in the industry, growing your chance of increasing business.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">For more details on the tips, <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/5-creative-tips-to-increase-blog-traffic-and-boost-your-business/#more-16769">read the full article</a> from the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Social Media Examiner</i>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Been pondering ideas to create a blog that increases hits and sales? Take a look at the above tips and get started!</td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-9913939341871049082012-04-11T09:43:00.004-06:002012-04-11T09:50:01.184-06:00Protect Your Wrists from the Daily Stress of Typing<div class="MsoNormal">If you’re typing and clicking on the computer regularly, using an ergonomic wrist rest isn’t a bad idea. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is associated with a variety of medical and physical conditions, such as hypothyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as certain genetic and environmental risk factors, including significant mental stress and smoking. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">When susceptible people are subject to repetitive hand or wrist work, the risk for CTS can become significant, according to a study from the <a href="http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_causes_carpal_tunnel_syndrome_000034_3.htm">University of Maryland Medical Center</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Moreover, an ergonomic wrist cushion brings comfort to an activity that the majority of us spend a significant amount of time doing . The pads keep your muscles relaxed, and cushion your wrists and forearms as you type. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Featuring ergoBeads, which massage and support wrists, and made from 100 percent post-consumer content, the <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/SearchResults.asp?searching=Y&sort=5&search=Keyboard+Wrist+Cushion&show=5&page=1">Keyboard Wrist Cushion</a>, <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/IMAK_Wrist_Cushion_p/imaa10165_4128879.htm">Wrist Cushion</a> and <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/IMAK_Le_Petit_Cushion_p/imaa10123_4128879.htm">Le Petit Cushion Wrist Rest</a>, supplied through <a href="http://www.blogger.com/ecogreenoffice.com">EcoGreenOffice</a>, are designed by an orthopedic surgeon to help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. Also, they are cool, comfortable and washable and available in a range of colors. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This ergonomic <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/IMAK_Le_Petit_Cushion_p/imaa10123_3866880.htm" target="_blank">petit-sized wrist cushion</a> is perfect for on the go, or for a laptop. Supplied through<a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank"> EcoGreenOffice</a>, it's made from 100 percent post-consumer content.</td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-72814586209368510142012-04-09T10:55:00.000-06:002012-04-09T10:55:54.226-06:00Find Your “Color Personality” and Post it with EcoGreenOffice<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As the perfect size to jot down quick notes and place anywhere, those little sticky notes from <a href="http://www.post-it.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Post_It/Global/?WT.srch=1&WT.seg_4=6899746082&WT.mc_id=SE_PI_exact_post-it">Post-it® Brand</a> serve us well. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span>Available in large range of color collections, such as “Pastel,” “Tropic Breeze” (even “Farmers Market”) you can find </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Post-it®</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> notes to match your personality.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take the quick “<a href="http://www.3m.com/us/office/postit/color/?WT.mc_id=www.post-it.com/quiz">Color Personality Quiz</a>” and find out which color collection best fits your style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My result: “the Ultra collection.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here’s the description to match:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“You enjoy living life to the fullest, boldly embracing fun and expressing your true colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The exciting hues of the Post-it® Notes Ultra Collection are saturated with brilliance — a true match for anyone whose joy and passion are so easy to share. Like yours!”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I would say that sounds like me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Find out your color personality and post the results on our EcoGreenOffice blog and let us know your thoughts. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A variety of <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/SearchResults.asp?searching=Y&sort=5&search=post-it&show=5&page=1&brand=Post-it">Post-it® Brand products</a> are supplied through <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a>, including a <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Post_it_Rotary_Desk_Organizer_p/mmmc91_339431.htm">Rotary Self-Stick Notes Dispenser</a> made from 15 percent post-consumer content and <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Post_it_Super_Sticky_Assorted_Note_Pads_p/mmm6545ssmb_352322.htm">Super Sticky Notes</a> in bright colors with a “Latin flair” that are sure to “stick securely to more surfaces in practically any part of your home or office.”</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Consider the <span><a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Post_it_Rotary_Desk_Organizer_p/mmmc91_339431.htm">Rotary Self-Stick Notes Dispenser</a> supplied through <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a> for displaying and storing your "color personality" </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.post-it.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Post_It/Global/?WT.srch=1&WT.seg_4=6899746082&WT.mc_id=SE_PI_exact_post-it">Post-it®</a> notes.</span><a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></a></td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-5962228540949533742012-04-05T20:55:00.004-06:002012-04-05T21:07:07.643-06:00Deliver a Green Post-Easter to the Office<style>
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</style> <span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">From purchasing organic, fair trade chocolate, to using natural dye to color eggs, there's a lot of great information available on how to create a green Easter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">For example, GreenPromise.com suggests forgoing the plastic wispy Easter basket filler. Those colorful shreds will accumulate “unabated at landfills” as they are not biodegradable. As an alternative, <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/">EcoGreenOffice</a> suggest you use shredded paper from the office instead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">But, how about making the most of what's left over post-Easter and saving a bit of money, and adding flavor and decor to the office? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">1) Having a big Easter dinner? Take the leftovers for work-day-lunches and save a bit on groceries for the week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">2) Don't let those dyed eggs go to waste. Bring them for lunch as well, or share them with others at work. Even if hardboiled eggs aren’t your favorite, someone at the office may enjoy them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">3) The same goes for any extra candy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">4) If you used fresh-cut flowers for Easter decoration, don't let the flowers go unseen in their prime while you're at work -- share the flora with others at the office.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't let the freshly dyed eggs and cut flowers go to waste--bring them along to work on Monday. Your coworkers are likely to enjoy the extra colors in the office.</td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-37069348778959176922012-04-04T10:24:00.000-06:002012-04-04T10:24:43.004-06:00Boulder Valley Credit Union: Financial Instituion Backing Its Members and the Environment<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal">In addition to providing low-cost financial services to more than 18,000 members across the Colorado Front-Range, the <a href="http://www.bvcu.org/index.htm">Boulder Valley Credit Union</a> is highly involved in sustainable, environmental and community initiatives inside and outside its offices.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The credit union has invested over $90 million in its green efforts, from installing rooftop solar panels, new windows and energy efficient light bulbs, to equipping each employee’s workstation with a bin for recycling and smaller bin for trash. <br />
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To simplify desk-side recycling, Ecogreenoffice supplies a <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Rubbermaid_Commercial_Wastebasket_Recycling_Side_p/rcp295073be_283547.htm">wastebasket that attaches inside or outside your desk</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Boulder Valley Credit Union also sponsors local tree plantings through the Boulder Valley School District and partners with many organizations and charities, from <a href="http://www.ecocycle.org/" target="_blank">Eco-Cycle</a>, to<a href="http://www.alfalfas.com/" target="_blank"> Alfalfa’s Market</a>, to <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The credit union’s marketing materials are printed on 30 percent post-consumer recycled paper with soy or corn-based inks. Every office uses 100 percent recycled-content copy paper, as well as other environmentally friendly office supplies and equipment. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
<a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=aspen+post-consumer+paper" target="_blank">Aspen 100 percent post-consumer paper</a> supplied through <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a> performs the same as "virgin paper." An 800,000 sheet test proved to be highly reliable. No double sheeting and no problems related to image quality, or dusting occurred, according to a performance test conducted by the <a href="http://www.buyerslab.com/aboutus/about_us.asp" target="_blank">Buyers Laboratory Inc</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
The credit union has its own <a href="http://www.wecarecolorado.com/index.html">ecoconscious website</a> that not only highlights what the Boulder Valley Credit Union is doing for the environment, but also <a href="http://www.wecarecolorado.com/offerings.html">offers tips</a> for what you can do for the environment, such as signing up for e-statements and online bill pay, how to apply for fuel-efficient auto loans and ways to receive discounts for “going solar.”</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Because of their environmental initiatives, the Boulder Valley Credit Union is the <u>FIRST financial institution</u> in all of Boulder County to receive ecoconscious certification from <a href="http://www.pacepartners.com/" target="_blank">Partners For A Clean Environment</a>. PACE is the official environmental division of Boulder County.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a> partner <a href="http://www.bvcu.org/" target="_blank">Boulder Valley Credit Union</a> is dedicated to providing low-cost financial services, as well as growing green practices. </td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-17914002479868354042012-04-02T10:49:00.000-06:002012-04-02T10:49:42.516-06:00Huddle Multipurpose Table: Increasing Green and Space in the Office<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal">From employee training, to presentations, to creative collaboration meetings, in today’s office the same space is often used for a variety of purposes.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Easy to setup, rearrange and store, <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Table_Tops_s/736.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=736&show=10&page=1&search=%20huddle%20multi-purpose%20table">Huddle Multipurpose Tables</a> are compatible for use in a diversity of office situations. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/ecogreenoffice.com">EcoGreenOffice</a> supplies a variety of Huddle Multipurpose <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Table_Tops_s/736.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=736&show=10&page=1&search=%20huddle%20multi-purpose%20table">tops</a> and <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Table_Bases_Legs_s/735.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=735&show=10&page=1&search=%20huddle%20multi-purpose">bases</a>, as well as colors and sizes, allowing you to customize the table for specific purposes and aesthetic preferences.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Designed by <a href="http://www.hon.com/">The HON Company</a> headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa — a company that <a href="http://honthinksgreen.com/getdoc/e10110cd-686d-44dc-90b8-3d0e63756c97/OUR-PROGRESS.aspx#GrowingNewIdeas">values using less to be green</a> — the table legs are made from 28 percent post-consumer content and the tops are made from 96 percent recycled content. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">“Less waste equals less cost. That makes our lean, green approach a good business decision as well as a smart environmental strategy,” say HON. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">HON is involved in numerous environmental initiatives, including recycling more than 300 bales of fabric scrap annually to produce the lining of your car’s trunk, diverting 2,300 tons of sawdust from landfills to use as an alternative fuel source and using a compression molding system to divert 10,000 tons of postconsumer wood from the landfill. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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The <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_Huddle_Series_T_Leg_Table_Base_p/honmtleg24cs_1100735.htm" target="_blank">Huddle Table T-base legs pictured above</a>, offering unobstructed leg room and made from 36 percent recycled content, are just one of a few leg styles available for the Huddle Multipurpose Table.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_Huddle_Series_Multipurpose_Rectangular_Top_W_p/honm3060gcs_1100736.htm" target="_blank">The Huddle Multipurpose Rectangular Top pictured above</a> in Harvest/Charcoal is one of a few tabletop options made of 96 percent recycled content and that accommodates all Huddle Series bases. </td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-12762555605342195912012-03-30T12:22:00.000-06:002012-03-30T12:22:11.937-06:00Zimride: Socializing Your Way to Work and Other Destinations<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/ecogreenoffice.com">EcoGreenOffice</a> recently reported in a <a href="http://www.ecogreenoffice.com/model-us-green-buildings-setting-the-trend.html">Green Education Section article</a>, that if the 40 percent of the U.S. workforce that could work from home telecommuted just half of the time, greenhouse gases would be reduced by 84 million tons, the equivalent of taking 15 million cars off the road each year, according to the Telework Research Network.<sup>7</sup></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">However, since telecommuting may not be an option, <a href="http://www.zimride.com/">Zimride</a> may be the next best thing.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The upstart company uses social media as a platform to connect drivers with people who need rides — saving people money and helping the environment, according to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.greenbiz.com/">GreenBiz</a>. </i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">By signing up for free through Facebook, Zimride customers can check out information on their ride-sharing partners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those offering a ride get paid via PayPal.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">However, Zimride was founded not only as a way to help people save money and the environment, but also because “life is better when you share a ride.” </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Here’s more on the “Zimride Ethos:”</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Communities aren't born. They're made. Built on the shoulders of shared<br />
experiences. Created by people with a common cause, <br />
a common history, or in our case,<br />
a common destination.”</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span> </div><div class="MsoNormal">Zimride currently has partnerships with more than 100 universities and companies, including Facebook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The company formed more than 26,000 carpools by last summer and saved drivers more than $50 million in expenses, according to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">GreenBiz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>By last September, Zimride raised $6 million in venture capital from investors</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The company got its name after one of the cofounders Logan Green traveled to Zimbabwe and saw lots of people sharing rides.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The other cofounder John Zimmer told <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">GreenBiz, </i><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"When you look at our highway system, 80% of seats are empty. That's a 20% occupancy rate. That's an opportunity."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driving to work everyday with extra seats in the car? <a href="http://www.zimride.com/" target="_blank">Zimride</a> provides an opportunity to help the environment and make money, as well as friends in the community by connecting you with others who need a ride and who are heading the same way. </td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-68885909662276067412012-03-27T19:10:00.000-06:002012-03-27T19:10:53.734-06:00Uncommonly Thought of Office Supplies That Incorporate Ecodesign<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal">Ecodesign is product design that considers the environmental impact of a product during its whole lifespan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This includes the raw materials used to make the product, how it’s manufactured, transported, sold, used and disposed of.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Almost everything found around the office can incorporate ecodesign.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Carts_Stands_s/86.htm">Carts</a> for hauling books and other office supplies, <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/SearchResults.asp?searching=Y&sort=5&search=clock&show=5&page=1&f-Green%20ONLY=34004">wall clocks</a> and even a <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/STEELMASTER_by_MMF_Industries_Time_Card_Rack_p/mmf27018jtrgy_339442.htm">time card rack</a> can be made from 30 percent or more post-consumer content. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Search <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/">EcoGreenOffice’s product catalog</a> for other unusual office supplies that incorporate ecodesign, including <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=exit+sign">EXIT signs</a> that use an energy-saving LED light source and last up to 25 years. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The Industrial Designers Society of America — the world’s oldest and largest member-driven society for product design, industrial design and more — devotes an educational <a href="http://www.idsa.org/sections/ecodesign">section for enabling and enriching ecodesign</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">From leading to business communication, innovation, and greater use of raw materials, ecodesign can make a direct difference to the bottom line. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Supplied through <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a>, by incorporating energy-saving LED lights even an EXIT sign can incorporate ecodesign. </td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-73205444576543270202012-03-21T08:50:00.001-06:002012-03-25T19:25:38.447-06:00Terra Bella Vineyards: Setting the Sustainable Standard for Winemaking<div class="MsoNormal"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">That first sip of wine after a long week (or day) of work is frequently an enjoyable moment. Pouring a glass that satisfies the pallet, and has a low impact on the environment can make that moment even more gratifying. </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria;"> Founded by Napa Valley natives Jack and Dotty Hopkins, <a href="http://www.terrabellavineyards.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Terra Bella Vineyards</span></a> produces an environmentally responsible and delicious wine. The vineyard’s Syrah and Grenache grapes mature in Pacific Ocean breezes, and morning fogs that give way to long afternoons of sun most days of the year. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">Terra Bella Grapes 2011. Courtesy: Dotty Hopkins</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span> </td></tr>
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</style> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Moreover, Jack farms Terra Bella Vineyards sustainably and without harmful toxins and Dotty ensures that the wine is bottled environmentally responsibly. </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">“That’s just part of who we are. The Napa Valley is such a gorgeous place we wanted to keep it as pure as possible,” Dotty says. </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Terra Bella wine is shipped to customers in Northern and Southern California in reused bottles with a zero carbon footprint label. The corks can be recycled and the foil seals are made from recycled materials. The companies providing the materials to label, seal and bottle the wine are local, helping to cut back on energy used to transport. </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">“You have to keep all those things in mind when you’re making choices,” she says.</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Terra Bella was the first vineyard to order reused bottles from the local company when they became available in January 2011. </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">“We just thought it was the most incredible thing in the world. And it’s cheaper: half the cost of a new bottle,” Dotty explains. </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">As an <a href="http://www.blogger.com/ecogreenoffice.com"><span style="color: blue;">EcoGreenOffice</span></a> partner, Terra Bella ordered ink toner cartridges for the operation's printer and fax machine. </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">EcoGreenOffice provides free toner cartridge recycling with prepaid return boxes, helping customers to save money and reduce their carbon footprint.</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">When she has to print Terra Bella marketing materials, Dotty uses 100 percent recycled paper from EcoGreenOffice.</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">“Office Depot doesn’t offer that — 30 percent recycled, but not 100 percent recycled,” she says.</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
<span style="font-family: Cambria;">Paper supplied through EcoGreenOffice is also made from 100 percent post-consumer content, helping to ensure that the paper is actually made from materials created by consumers that would otherwise end up in the landfill. </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Visit <a href="http://www.terrabellavineyards.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Terra Bella Vineyards' website</span></a> for more information on their wine and the history of the vineyard.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</style> <span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10pt;">Terra Bella Vineyards 2011. Courtesy: Dotty Hopkins</span> </td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal">They say you only have one chance to make a first impression.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Let guests know as soon as they walk into the office building that your company is committed to the environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">More than 60 percent of U.S. adults are either as likely or more likely to visit a business that focuses on being green — regardless of distance or effort required, according to a 2010 Harris Interactive study.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">EcoGreenOffice supplies reception lounge furniture, including <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Reception_Seating_Sofas_s/869.htm">soft-touch black leather loveseats</a> made from 70 percent post-consumer content.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Find reception and end tables made from at least 53 percent post-consumer content in <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_Laminate_Occasional_Table_p/hon80191nn_1100737.htm">mahogany</a>, <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_Laminate_Occasional_Table_p/hon80193cc_1100737.htm">harvest</a>, or <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_Veneer_Reception_Tables_p/hon5192jj_1100737.htm">henna cherry</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Or, consider adding 18<sup>th</sup> century elegance to the office, with a classic <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/HON_94000_Series_Queen_Anne_Base_Kit_p/hon94011n_1100735.htm">Queen Anne style table</a>, built with 21<sup>st</sup> century engineering and 53 percent post-consumer content.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Consider <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Room_Accessories_s/98.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=98&show=10&page=1">room accessories</a>, such as <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Frames_s/741.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=741&show=10&page=1&f-Green%20ONLY=34004">picture frames</a> and <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Clocks_s/739.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=739&show=10&page=1&f-Green%20ONLY=34004">clocks</a> made from recycled content and a <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Tatco_LED_Exit_Sign_with_Battery_Back_Up_p/tco07230_198748.htm">LED Exit sign</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Let your guests know the furniture is environmentally responsible by framing and hanging information on the furniture in the reception area.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Made from 70 percent post-consumer content, this three-cushion, soft-leather <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/Alera_Reception_Lounge_Series_p/alerl21ls10b_1869882.htm" target="_blank">reception sofa</a> is an ideal way to greet guests. Let visitors to your office know the furniture is environmentally responsible with a plaque on the wall of the reception room. You can also find <a href="http://store.ecogreenoffice.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=plaque" target="_blank">plaques</a> made from recycled content from <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a>.</td></tr>
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3214024149173188911.post-38005461945019491362012-03-16T10:36:00.025-06:002012-03-16T10:52:41.714-06:00Golden Green Ideas To Leave Around the Office (Or With) for St. Patty's Day Weekend<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Before you leave work for St. Patricks Day weekend, do something really green for the office, so you have another reason to give a cheers on Saturday.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Here are a few ideas to increase green in the office in one day:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">1. Find an article on ways to green the office, or your life in general, and email it to your coworkers. They’ll likely enjoy the Friday distraction. (We might be biased, but EcoGreenOffice’s <a href="http://www.ecogreenoffice.com/greeninfo.html">Green Education page</a> could be a great place to start.) </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">2. During your lunch break, pick up a plant for the office. Not only do plants add aesthetic value, but they can also help to clean the air your breathing, reports <a href="http://treehugger.com/">TreeHugger.</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">3. Go to a local green eatery for lunch. The Green Restaurant Association makes <a href="http://dinegreen.com/customers/default.asp">searching for ecoconscious dining</a> easy. If you don’t have time today, consider going to a green restaurant over St. Patty’s Day weekend.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> 4. Have you been needing a new office product for a while? Order a green one from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/ecogreenoffice.com">EcoGreenOffice</a> before leaving work. Or, at least have fun perusing our catalog that allows you to search all product categories by “conventional,” or “green only.” </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">5. If you’re a beer drinker, and want to have brew this Friday, or over the weekend that’s environmentally-conscious green, and not just dyed green, check out this <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-beer-guide.html">article on green beer</a> from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/planetgreen.com">PlanetGreen</a>. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Happy St. Patrick Day's Weekend from <a href="http://ecogreenoffice.com/" target="_blank">EcoGreenOffice</a> and cheers to green, sustainable living! </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0