Going green at home? Why not go green at the office as well?

How to Work Greener in 3 Easy Steps

Going green has become a way of life for you at home right? You are dragging the recycling down to the curb each week, you are trying to remember to use your reusable bags when you shop, and I am sure you are doing plenty more to try to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Still, our brand, Factory Direct Promos put together a wonderful piece for their blog last week highlighting three easy tips to go green at the office and we had to share.  You can click on the links below to get the rest of the story.

3 Ways to Go Green at Work

1. It’s Time to Update Your Space – You can make the current building you are working in more efficient with some minor changes and upgrades. You can use low-flow toilets converse water, place lights on timers or motion sensors to ensure electricity is not wasted and if you can afford it switch to more efficient windows and doors that will keep heat inside during the winter and cool air in during the summer. Of course your ability to upgrade your space is impacted by whether you own or rent. If you rent…READ MORE

2. Make Responsible Purchses – Only purchase items that are really needed, try to avoid impulse buys that just might not be a necessity, and keep an eye out for more eco-friendly alternatives. For instance, stock up on rechargeable batteries that can be used again and again, instead of one and done single use batteries and opt for durable products over disposable options. You can also fill the kitchen with…READ MORE

3. Routinely Reevaluate Your Green Goals and Practices – Everything you’re doing right now might already be very eco-friendly but remember that there are new breakthroughs and discoveries made all the time.  Keep an eye out for new information that becomes available and look for better technologies that become accessible because READ MORE

Meet Factory Direct Promos

If you found this post of interest to you then you might want to visit our Eco-Life brand called Factory Direct Promos. At Factory Direct Promos (FDP) we offer fully customizable, eco-friendly promotional products in quantities of 250 to the millions like reusable bags, reusable water bottles, and other eco-friendly items to promote your brand in a more sustainable way. And while you are on the FDP site, be sure to check out our Interactive Plastic Bag Ban Map that highlights the worldwide single –use bag ban movement. Are you ready to #goreusablenow with us?