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Ever wonder why when one person feels under the weather in an office there is a domino effect and all of a sudden everyone starts getting sick? The answer is simple; when you stay in a closed environment for more...

It's HOT outside. With summer upon us, getting dressed for work can be a painful exercise. Ties or jackets in 95*F? Ouch. Turns out that some businesses are noticing that what we wear can cause pain to our planet.  Relaxed summer wardrobes are a good start to easing the pain: the fewer layers you’re wearing, the less air conditioning you need to be comfortable. Bring on the polo shirts! Find out more about how climate change is affecting office attire, after the jump.

We love being green, whether it's home or at the office. But what if your office in IN your home? (Or your home is your office?) Our guest blogger, Joel Arnold of inkpal.com, gives us some tips for making your home work space more sustainable. Working from home means you have to carry most of your own costs but also means that you have a great deal of control over your own decisions. If you want to make your workplace more environmentally friendly, it doesn't involve red tape and fighting with your boss over every purchase. Having a green office can be as simple as implementing a few basic decisions. If you're ready to make your home office more environmentally friendly, where should you start?

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

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...