Kudos to you for not having to drive your car every day like the rest of us. You are already being eco!
However, here are five things you can do at home to help maintain a better and more efficient work space, and be a little more eco:
1. Replace the lights in your home office (and all throughout the house) with energy efficient CFL bulbs. The newer models give off better lighting, and last what seems like forever. Cut costs and you don't have to worry about replacing it for a long time.
2. These days it's not uncommon for laptops to serve desktop duty. But here's the rub: If you leave the battery inside the system 24/7, it'll keep drawing power, even when fully charged. That's not only a waste of energy and money, but also bad news for the battery. Constant charging will reduce its capacity to hold a charge and its overall longevity. Fortunately, there's a fast and simple solution: Pull the battery out.
3. Bills that arrive snail mail are a massive drain on the environment: paper, handling, shipping, etc. Sign up to pay all your bills online - some may charge you but it's so worth it. And, offer incentives to your clients - and start an online bill program. Some are free for small biz owners via the Web.
4. Here's one just for you: get out and take a walk. Staring at a computer or sitting in one position is really bad for you. Go outside and take a walk, or stretch out, even a 15 minute yoga session on the floor can help improve productivity ten-fold. Remember that a healthy you means a healthier environment too.
5. For those looking to renovate a home office or add one on: please be mindful of the materials you use during construction. Low VOC paint, recycled carpeting, sustainable furniture, efficient appliances - all these significantly reduce your impact on the environment and help improve your working space.
What else have you done to be eco in the home office?
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