Companies like the “”  have set out to make products “that keep tomorrow in mind”, featuring paper products with soy ink, USA made, and entirely crafted out of reusable and recycled paper.  Products like these are an excellent way to protect the environment.  Is your office a green office?  Consider using these products to make your workplace or home environment a more eco friendly space. Becoming “green office certified” entails using energy wisely, recycling, and purchasing papers, cardboard, and other materials that are recycled and environmentally efficient.  The new recycled planners, calendars, and paper available will allow you to save trees.

Businesses are becoming increasingly aware how the usage of green office supplies (such as calendars, planners, notebooks, and paper) are contributing to a more environmentally friendly and sustainable world.  The implementation of these practices can result in decreased costs for businesses and the purchasing of earth-friendly products can have a significant effect on greenhouse gas emissions, landfill space, and help conserve natural resources as well.

Ensure all office supplies are environmentally friendly, recyclable, and high in PCW contents (Post-Consumer Waste).  Sustainable office products that are easy to purchase include paper, envelopes, calendars, cartridges, charts, and planners.  Choosing to buy these office products will help reduce the consumption of energy, greenhouse gas emissions, other toxic emissions, waste water, solid and material waste, and garbage.  If you are interested in purchasing planners, calendars, and other supplies for your home or office, learn more information about companies like the House of Doolittle as they can provide attractive, affordable, and environmentally friendly office supplies.

Erica Ronchetti is a freelance writer for Greenline Paper Company, America’s green office supply store. Visit their website for more information on environmentally products and the . House of Doolittle’s products may be purchased from GreenLine Paper Company’s Website.

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Recycling tip that gives back:

Donate all your used and/or out of date office supplies to Treasures4Teachers

 www.treasures4teachers.org/give/

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