The SEQL (Sustainable Environment for the Quality of Life) has a great list of 100 ways that we can all help save the environment. Before you roll your eyes because your time is too valuable to worry about such trivial issues, the list also could have been titled, "Tons of Ways to Save Money". So, if you need 2 reasons to implement something good into your life, there you go.
Here is a snippet of their list to give you an idea of what we're talking about.
- Copy and print on both sides of paper.
- Reuse items like envelopes, folders and paper clips.
- Use mailer sheets for interoffice mail instead of an envelope.Use mailer sheets for interoffice mail instead of an envelope.
- Set up a bulletin board for memos instead of sending a copy to each employee.
- Use e-mail instead of paper correspondence.
- Use recycled paper.
- Use discarded paper for scrap paper.
- Encourage your school and/or company to print documents with soy-based inks, which are less toxic.
- Use a ceramic coffee mug instead of a disposable cup.
Visit SEQL for the rest of their items. If you really get into it, check out their Pollution Calculators and Ways Kids Can Help too!
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