Energy savings can happen on multiple fronts–from planning where your corporate headquarters will be housed to easy things like remembering to put your computer in a low-power sleep mode. 1. Putting your PC or laptop in low-power sleep mode A good way to save power is to use the power management features in your PC …
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Sustainability vital in the air and on the ground
The news of sustainable aviation fuel has been on the rise in recent months, and more airlines are on course to take on SAF as a drop-in fuel for jet travel in the name of carbon emissions reduction efforts. This news shouldn’t mean that companies or organizations should let their guard down on thinking sustainably; …
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How can sourcing sustainable chocolate keep future costs down?
The world of upscale dessert shops, where chocolate can be the star of the show, can cost consumers a bit more—an expected result. On the other end, where consumers are purchasing lower-cost chocolate from the standard market, chocolate bars are less expensive. This is basic business with well-known brands and those just providing a product, …
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How to keep pests out of compost at the office
The office compost bin in the kitchen is the first part of the adventure of composting. Eventually, that compost has to go to an outdoor bin or be put in a compost pile, but many offices don’t have large outdoor spaces to have a pile. How can technology help our team aavoid unwanted guests? One …
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How to structure your office compost plan?
Hosting an in-office composting program can be done easily with a few thoughts before getting started. We covered offices with limited space in a previous article, but here it’s assumed that your campus might be a little larger with some available space and resources. Benefits of composting at the office How do I get started …
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How do I compost at the office without an outdoor area?
The quick answer to this question is that it’s based on your current situation as to how to successfully compost at the office. Some companies have the benefit of outdoor areas but not all do. Benefits of composting at the office 1. What can I compost without an outdoor area at my office? There are …
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How do I compost for the garden from my kitchen?
Collecting food waste for your home or office garden can reduce food waste and lead to lower carbon emissions by not sending this waste to a landfill. There are some general guidelines on what to, and not to, compost, as far as what comes from the kitchen. A later article will cover what happens once the …
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5 ways to grow a successful garden at the office or home office?
It’s never too early to start thinking about a home or corporate garden at the workplace. Growing a garden can reduce carbon emissions from transportation and other farming inputs that the home or corporate gardener can control. TIP: Before moving on to the five gardening tips, consumers ( and business owners) can also obtain more …
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What is mushroom packaging?
What has been dubbed mushroom packaging has been on the rise in recent years as a replacement for Styrofoam, a petroleum-based product that is not recyclable in most local programs, for shipping purposes. Mushroom packaging has been on the rise and is essentially a 180-degree turn on rising issues with solid waste from plastic-based products. …
PART I: What are the environmental impacts of major vegetable cooking oils?
The environmental and social impacts of different vegetable cooking oils differ across the globe in production and cultivation methods employed by growers. This first installment in a series looks to gain perspective on what consumers and busiensses can do to decide what to do next on their consumptive practices. The story across the production and …
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