Tag: Reduce

Quick Tip – Weekday Lunch Ideas

Lunch-breaks are always a nice interruption to your chaotic work-days. Trying to green your midday dining?

Continue 2 Comments January 19, 2009

6 Easy Ways to Reduce Waste & Be Green

A common argument is that the recycling process causes more harm than good. While recycling vehicles & factories do give off carbon emissions, they’re intercepting trash from landfills and oceans – which is much more harmful in the long-run.

How can you limit the ‘harm’ of recycling in Philadelphia or your local area? Reduce the amount of materials you use in everyday life. Here are 6 ways to limit your waste:

Continue 1 Comment October 1, 2008

Quick Tip: BYO Coffee Edition

Is running to Wawa or Starbucks for morning coffee a part of your daily routine? If so, bring your own reusable mug with you. You’ll avoid wasting

Continue Leave a Comment September 11, 2008

Quick Tip – Eating at Work

Rather than use your company’s disposable coffee cups, plates and utensils, bring in a reusable glass or plastic dishware set from home.  You’ll save plastic from being thrown away, use nicer platewares and avoid being the person stuck without a knife!

You could even use your own dishware when your company gives out free food in lieu of plastic & paper products.

Posted by Julie

Leave a Comment August 11, 2008


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