Creating Office Systems into 2010: Green Office

“Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.”Deepak Chopra

I love when it rains in Colorado, I get to finally use my beautiful umbrella….can definitely go with-out the hail.

Memorial Day weekend is a time for reflection and respect for our wounded warriors and honor our forefathers for their service and sacrifice.  It’s also a time to remember your loved ones who have passed.  I wish everyone a safe, healthy, fun and reflective holiday weekend.

Your Green Office. Have you checked your carbon footprint lately?

Do you want to go green in your office, but you don’t know where to start?  Here are just some of the many simple steps you can take today:

• Turn it off!  When not in use turn of your lights, computers, printers, etc.
• Purchase recycled office supplies (paper ink/cartridge toners, etc.)
• Use green cleaning products
• Use energy efficient electronic equipment and light bulbs
• Have recycle bins at your workplace
• Use real mugs, glasses, and utensils
• Drive less by commuting to work, or work from home
• Go “almost paperless” by printing less

Did you know that about 35% of municipal solid waste (before recycling) by weight is paper and paper products?  Everyone has gone print crazy.  We see something online, we print it;  we get an email, we print it; we’re working on a project; we print it.  We can each save trees, water, energy, and money by printing less!

You can do your part by using cloud computing (iPEP) every day!  You not only save paper and help the environment, you also save space by eliminating the paper clutter in your office, save money by spending less on paper and ink, and save time by getting information faster, ultimately working more efficiently.