Today is blog action day, a day that thousands of bloggers are choosing to blog about the environment. (You can learn more about blog action day on their official website). As a work-at-home parent, you already have a head start on green living since you don't commute and pollute the environment.
It's not too difficult to make your home office environmentally friendly. All you need to do is look at your home office and ask the simple question: what should I be doing differently?
Here are three easy steps (in addition to working from home) that I took:
- Light Bulb Conversion. We have converted the light bulbs in our house and in my office to fluorescent bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs use less energy (they will also save you money in the long-run).
- Office Equpment. I use an energy efficient computer and printer. You can learn more about energy efficient office equipment and appliances at the Energy Star website.
- Chemical Reduction. You can replace commercial chemicals that you use in your home and office with more natural and environmentally friendly substances. Examples: Vinegar is an excellent cleaning agent. Orange oil repels many insects.
Do you need more ideas? Here are what some of the best home business bloggers have to say about the environment:
- Wendy Piersall, 10 Green Business Tips To Help Prevent Global Warming.
- Char Polanski, 5 R's for a Greener World
- Cyan Ta'eed, 29 Simple Ways to Become a More Environmentally Friendly Freelancer (+ Help Us Donate $500 to Charity!)
- Success from the Nest, 5 Reasons Why Home-Based Entrepreneurship is the Ultimate Eco-Friendly Gig
- KellyBax Baxter, Tips to Make Your Home Office More Energy Efficient
- China Threatens Trade Suspension of Polluters
- It's Blog Action Day!
- Blog Action Day - Pharma and the Environment
- Happy Blog Action Day! Al Gore, Kremit & Being Green
- How to Go Green: A Handbook for Small Businesses
Leave a comment and let us know.
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