Contributed by Stacie Campbell
We’re a nation of movers and shakers, and staying green at work or while on the road can be rewarding!
I recently made a Green on the Go challenge and here are the results:
Typical Day
Extra-hot tea to start the day. 2 paper cups and a corrugated hand shield. 1 lid, 2 napkins, 1 wooden stirrer.
Green on the Go Day
Tea in a cute travel mug.
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Commute to the office.
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Car pool to the office with a friend. BONUS, less traffic in the shared ride lane!
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Print, file and proofread on paper. 2 pages.
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Proofread and edit on the computer.
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Lunch meeting...steak sounds good.
Green on the Go Day
Lunch meeting. Delicious Southwestern Black Bean Wrap. Drinks without ice.
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Notice nobody is in the conference room.
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Notice nobody is in the conference room, and turn out the lights.
Typical Day
Feel cold and turn up the thermostat.
Green on the Go Day
Feel cold and put on the sweater I now keep at the office.
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Leave for the evening, computer's screensaver comes on.
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Turn off the computer before leaving the office.
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Happy Hour! Glass of French wine.
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Happy Hour! Glass of wine from a local organic winery.
I haven’t saved the world, not yet, but was able to reduce my carbon footprint for the day. It’s a step in the right direction, and my colleagues have started to pick up these greener habits now as well!
Posted: 1/21/2013 10:42:01 PM by
Heather Wallace | with 0 comments