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Tag: Business

Tips and advice for making your business a little greener and more environmentally friendly.

How long does X take to break down?

May 20, 2013 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Tragedy Of The Commons – An explanation

October 30, 2012 / Michael Bloch

The term ‘tragedy of the commons’ pops up on many environmentally themed sites when discussing sustainability, but sometimes it’s not explained

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Biopiracy Threatens The Future Of Food

September 22, 2012 / Michael Bloch

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?

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Telecommuting for a greener workplace

September 5, 2012 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Tips for buying recycled paper products

August 22, 2012 / Michael Bloch

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".

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The Precautionary Principle And The Environment

August 11, 2012 / Michael Bloch

You may have heard this term used in connection with the environment – so what does it mean?

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How Eco Friendly Is Your Bank?

December 5, 2011 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Online shopping – a greener choice.

November 28, 2011 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Getting More From What We Have Helps The Environment

August 21, 2011 / Michael Bloch

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.

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Plastic cards not so fantastic for the environment

May 8, 2011 / Michael Bloch

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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