Greetings!
Offices can have a huge environmental footprint: endless reams of paper, overflowing coffee machines, lights that no one shuts off... the list goes on.
That being said, some people just aren't on board, and for the sake of office harmony it's sometimes best not to push their buttons. Thankfully there is no shortage of resources to help you green-up your office space without stepping on the toes of your co-workers (or boss)!
Read on to hear which phone service Shayne B. recommends for your important calls, what company Erica D. recommends for all your green office equipment, and where to find the humorous website Valerie B. visits to locate electronic recycling centers in her area.
Check out what happens when you use disposable cups in our Green Video of the Week, and read up on all the latest green office news in our In the News section. |
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Featured Review: Credo Phone Service
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All businesses need a good communications service. Check out why Shayne B. says Credo is the best one out there for the green-minded. Click for Credo CommunicationsSwitch to Credo!
"I just made my switch to Credo and couldn't be happier. Yes, it's kind
of a pain to switch phone companies, but they are willing to do a lot
to make it easier, such as pay for your..." click here to read more
Do you or your business use Credo? Write a review at Sustainlane.com and share!
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| Green Video of the Week - Office of the Living Dead
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 Sometimes it's hard to communicate that small, easy changes to our daily habits can have major environmental impacts. We think this video helps illustrate the point...
Have any ideas for next week's green video of the week? (the topic is "Green Wine") Please e-mail us at community@sustainlane.com and let us know!
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Featured Business: Greenline Paper Company
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In spite of its name, this company sells plenty of green office products besides paper. Just read on to find out why Erica D. thinks it's the best web resource for a green office. Click for GreenLine Paper CompanyA gem of a resource for the green office
 
"This website was easy to use, and populated with recycled office
supplies essential for the green office, everything from recycled
ballpoint pens made by Industries for the Blind, to CD jewel cases
recovered from unopened music and software packages. Their organic..." click here to read more
Have you used the Greenline Paper Company? How about a different green office company? Write a review at
SustainLane.com and tell everyone what you think!
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The Green Office in the News
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| Recycling Electronics: gCycle |
 Electronics are one of the worst additions to landfills, leaking toxic chemicals and adding tons of mass to garbage dumps everywhere. Fortunately, gCycle makes finding a place to recycle electronics almost as fun as using them in the first place.
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Down 2 Earth
D2E is Boston's sustainable living expo. D2E is committed to promoting a smarter, greener way of life by connecting eco-friendly businesses with eco-minded consumers.
March 28 - 30
Boston, MA
d2eboston.com
Better Living Show
A consumer show highlighting eight core topics
including: lifestyle, home/garden, transportation,
food/beverage, clean tech, eco-adventure, recycling
and conservation with food, speakers, and more.
March 28 - 30
Portland, OR
betterlivingshow.org
The Dream Reborn
Join us on the 40th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s
assassination. A bullet killed the dreamer, but not the dream.
Together, we will create ecological solutions to heal the earth while
bringing jobs, justice, wealth and health to all our communities.
April 4 - 6
Memphis TN
dreamreborn.org
Go Green! Career Fair
The Go Green! Career Fair will focus on clean, green, responsible, and
sustainable companies and organizations. This fair showcases entrepreneurial
social sector organizations, social enterprises, and larger private sector
companies that are pursuing sustainability.
April 10
Stanford, CA
justmeans.com
Green Festival Seattle
The largest green event in the country hits Seattle for
the first time!
April 12 - 13
Seattle, WA
greenfestivals.org
Earth Day Food and Wine Festival
The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival is an intimate celebration featuring earth friendly cuisine, sustainably produced wines, live entertainment and educational exhibits highlighting innovative products.
April 19
Santa Margarita, CA
vineyardteam.org
EcoCity 2008 World Summit
Convening an international community of inspired change-makers;
courageous individuals who are addressing problems of the world's
environment with thoughtful long-range solutions that are truly
sustainable, ecologically healthy and socially just.
April 22 - 26
San Francisco, CA
ecocityworldsummit.org
SVA EarthVision Summit
A chance for students to join forces with other young conservation leaders from around the nation, craft new solutions to key environmental issues, and launch action-oriented conservation strategies to support our planet.
April 24 - 27
Washington, DC
thesca.org
All Things Organic
An event focused exclusively on organic products--all
products on display must be certified organic, made
with certified organic ingredients or be approved for
use in organic products.
April 27 - 29
Chicago, IL
organicexpo.com Social Venture Network's Annual Member Gathering
SVN's 2008 Annual Member
Gathering will bring together visionaries in business, economic
justice, and social enterprise, and to reconnect and inspire each other.
May 1 - 4
Vernon, NJ
svn.org
Green Street Fair
To promote global interest and personal well-being, the Green Street Fair will blend companies, artisans, entertainers, and speakers together in a friendly and family-oriented outdoor environment.
May 3 - 4
Plymouth, MI
greenstreetfair.com
Living Green Expo
The Living Green Expo is a free, annual event that provides information
and products to help Minnesotans improve the environmental and social
impacts of their day-to-day living.
May 3 - 4
St. Paul, MN
www.livinggreen.org
Investors Circle Spring Conference and Venture Fair
A premier meeting place for angel investors, professional venture
capitalists, philanthropic investors, and entrepreneurs who are using
private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable future.
May 5 - 9
San Francisco, CA
investorscircle.net
Green
Car Journey
See electric, hybrids,
biodiesel, and fuel cell options up close as we visit dealers and manufacturers.
May
5 - 9
Starts
and ends in Olympia, WA
yellowbearjourneys.com
Green Living & Energy Education Expo The
three-day event is dedicated to demonstrating sustainable living through ideas
and technologies that promote renewable energy and promote energy conservation
in the Florida Keys.
May 9 - 11
Florida Keys, FL
keysglee.com
Greener Homes and Gardens Expo
This year's show
features Green Home Building & Remodeling; Sustainable Landscaping &
Gardening; Renewable Energy & Conservation; Alternative Transportation;
speakers, hands-on workshops, food, live
music and more!
May 17 - 18
Portland,
OR
GreenerHomesandGardens.com
Q Jam: An Environmental Sustainability Fair and Music Festival
To educate and inform the citizens of Albuquerque
about the benefits of living green. We have exhibitors ranging from alternative
fuels, to recycling, to green building practices and more. May 24Albuquerque, NM
qjam.com
Sustainable Brands '08
Sustainable Brands is where top brand leaders meet to discuss
sustainability as the new frontier for driving revenue growth and
enhancing brand equity. June 2 - 5 Monterey, CA SustainableLifeMedia.comearthNOW expo
A national business to business
conference and expo where retail store owners, vice presidents, managers and
buyers can learn how to develop and implement green practices in their retail
store operations.
June 4-5, 2008
Las Vegas, NV www.earthnowexpo.com
LOHAS 12 ForumA four-day business conference that brings
together leaders from Fortune 500 companies, LOHAS businesses, the
entertainment industry, and celebrities to focus on how to educate, shape and
influence consumer behavior and purchasing decisions while promoting
lifestyles of health and sustainability. June 18 - 21 Boulder, CO LOHAS.comE.C.O. Trade Show
ECO Wholesale Trade Show. Eco is the acronym for environmentally
conscious and organic. ECO's invitation is for exhibitors
from around the world that support sustainable lifestyles. August 24 - 27 Las Vegas NV www.globalecoshow.com
Do you have any upcoming green events that you would like to have posted here? Please e-mail us at community@sustainlane.com and tell us about them.
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