Tips and advice for making your business a little greener and more environmentally friendly.
How long do different types of waste such as paper, plastic and other materials take to break down in the environment? That’s a tricky question, but here’s some decomposition figures to consider.
Continue reading →The term ‘tragedy of the commons’ pops up on many environmentally themed sites when discussing sustainability, but sometimes it’s not explained
Continue reading →I recently came across the word "biopiracy" – something that happens when bioprospecting falls victim to good ole’ fashioned human greed. So what do these terms mean?
Continue reading →Ever dreamed of working from home? Telecommuting is a great way to reduce work related travel; which saves you and your company money and time – and can also cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Continue reading →Not all recycled paper is created equal. If you’re spending extra bucks to make your paper use a little more environmentally friendly, it’s good to know what you are getting for your own "green".
Continue reading →You may have heard this term used in connection with the environment – so what does it mean?
Continue reading →A really green bank is one that goes way beyond using paper made with recycled content. A financial institution’s environmental street cred should also be gauged by its investments and which industries it loans money to.
Continue reading →By doing more of your shopping online you can save on fuel, emissions and probably score a bargain on the way. Aside from environmental and financial benefits; it’s also highly unlikely you’ll be maced, shot, stabbed or crushed.
Continue reading →Waste not, want not is a saying I heard many times growing up and it’s taking on even more importance now with our environment under assault on so many fronts and many natural resources rapidly dwindling.
Continue reading →Billions of credit, debit, gift and other sorts of plastic cards are manufactured annually – and most will wind up in landfill within a couple of years. It’s an environmental problem that can certainly be addressed by the companies involved; but they need to know consumers care about the issue.
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