Earth Day 2009 – 8 Ways to Save the Environment from Your Cubicle

Many of us spend the majority of our day at work so here are a few tips on how you can celebrate Earth Day every day while slaving away in your cubicle.

Reduce Waste

1) Use a ceramic or travel coffee mug rather than a Styrofoam or paper cup.

2) If you’re eating something other than a sandwich for lunch, use a non-disposable plate and silverware. It doesn’t take long to wash them, and you won’t have to throw away anything afterward.

3) Make sure to recycle used printer cartridges. If you’re not sure where to take them, visit RecycleSpot.org.

Reduce Emissions

4) Bring your lunch to work or walk to a nearby restaurant instead of driving. Find restaurants near your office by using Google Maps. Simply enter your zip code or address, then click “Search nearby” in the dialog box. You can type in “food” or “restaurant” in the field at the top to see what options are near you.

5) When off site arranging meetings, try teleconferencing instead of meeting face-to-face.

Conserve Paper

6) Think before you print. Use electronic documents when possible and try reading, editing and storing your files electronically.

7) When necessary, print double-sided documents. Reuse paper that’s only been printed on one side, and recycle unusable paper.

Conserve Power

8 ) Turn off your monitor if you will be away from your desk for more than 30 minutes, and turn off your computer when you leave for the day.

Earn Money with Green Ideas?

Many businesses these days are looking to save money with “green initiatives”.  If your company offers rewards for employee ideas that help the company profitability you might be able to make a little money by coming up with other ways your company could go green.

Happy Earth Day!

Ben Edwards, the founder of Money Smart Life, saved up enough to buy a Nintendo back when he was 12 years old. When he used the money to buy shares of Wal-Mart stock instead, he knew he wasn't like the other kids... His addiction to personal finance has paid off for his family and now he's helping you to afford the life that you want. Check him out on the web at Google Plus, Twitter and Facebook.

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