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Its Not Easy Being Green
Or is it? VA’s are already green (no, I don’t mean newbies). We have already started on creating an eco-friendly workspace - we don’t use gas commuting to and from work every day, we are “virtually” paperless, except what work may be printed out from the side of the client, and we aren’t arm wrestling with co-workers over where the thermostat should be set.
What else can we do to make our home office more environmentally friendly?
If you’re going to be away from your computer for a certain length of time (15 minutes or more), set your energy saver and have your computer go into “hibernation mode.” This is different than a screen saver, which doesn’t save energy.
Use Energy Star-rated light bulbs. They may be a little more expensive on the front end, but will pay off in the long run.
Recycle. If you have printable projects and you make a mistake, use the other side of the paper for scratch pads or draft paper
Recycle your old computer equipment by taking used equipment to an electronics recycler. There may be a fee, but that fee may be a tax deduction.
Let your clients and customers know that you’re doing your part to help save the environment. The next time you send out a mailing, print it out on recycled paper. When sending out e-mails, add a line at the bottom stating “Please think green before printing this e-mail.”
Consolidate your trips. Keep a list and run all your errands at one time.
Remember, every little bit helps!!
Or is it? VA’s are already green (no, I don’t mean newbies). We have already started on creating an eco-friendly workspace - we don’t use gas commuting to and from work every day, we are “virtually” paperless, except what work may be printed out from the side of the client, and we aren’t arm wrestling with co-workers over where the thermostat should be set.
What else can we do to make our home office more environmentally friendly?
If you’re going to be away from your computer for a certain length of time (15 minutes or more), set your energy saver and have your computer go into “hibernation mode.” This is different than a screen saver, which doesn’t save energy.
Use Energy Star-rated light bulbs. They may be a little more expensive on the front end, but will pay off in the long run.
Recycle. If you have printable projects and you make a mistake, use the other side of the paper for scratch pads or draft paper
Recycle your old computer equipment by taking used equipment to an electronics recycler. There may be a fee, but that fee may be a tax deduction.
Let your clients and customers know that you’re doing your part to help save the environment. The next time you send out a mailing, print it out on recycled paper. When sending out e-mails, add a line at the bottom stating “Please think green before printing this e-mail.”
Consolidate your trips. Keep a list and run all your errands at one time.
Remember, every little bit helps!!
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