Earth Day and Greener Living

March 31, 2023

Individuals are increasingly looking to make sustainable changes to  their everyday routine to drive toward greener living year-round. If that sounds like you, the question might be where to begin.

How about Earth Day? Celebrated globally on April 22 each year, Earth Day brings together indivisuals passionate about environmental protection to help raise awareness on the topic.

Not sure which products can make your home and office more eco-conscious? No worries. We explore a collection of products with greener features to help get you down a greener path. 

Keep it Clean

Cleaning products are a great place to start when it comes to being more eco-conscious. Make your impact with soaps that are safer for the environment. Naturally derived formulas or formulas which use less-harsh chemicals are the way to go for greener cleaning.

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Clear as Day

Keep windows, glassware, and other surfaces clean using cleaners formulated with plant-based ingredients. Consider opting for paper products like tissues and paper towels that contain recycled content.

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Start the Morning Right

Something is soothing about starting the morning with a fresh cup of 100% certified organic coffee or tea. For greener value, serve in hot cups made from renewable resources. 

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Again & Again

Get a refill of water or your favorite beverage at your discretion. Daily use of a reusable lunch bag or water bottle can help reduce excess waste.

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A Bright Idea

Switching over to energy-efficient lighting can be a simple change. Replace current bulbs with energy-saving LED bulbs which can help you save on energy costs over time.

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Make Note of This

A couple of sticky notes here and a few pages of meeting notes there, and you realize just how often you take notes and jot things down. You might as well take these notes using products that have greener attributes.

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Print Greener

Print your documents and lab-quality photos on paper that has recycled content. Try the automatic two-sided printing function and use remanufactured ink cartridges, which help prevent waste in landfills.

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Save Your Energy

Use technology designed to help save energy. Features like standby mode help conserve electricity when you’re not using the device. There’s no point in expending energy that isn’t needed.

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Check out Earthday.org for more details on how you can get involved and be more eco-conscious. Earth Day can be a great opportunity for those less familiar with environmental issues to learn more about the subject and gain access to resources to get more involved.

But how do you make being eco-conscious extend beyond Earth Day? If you’re new to greener living, figuring out how your daily choices can make an impact is a lot simpler than you may have imagined. Now is the right time to start thinking greener.

Shop from our entire GreenerOffice™ assortment, which includes thousands of high-quality, eco-conscious products with eco-attributes and eco-labels to help you reduce your environmental impact.

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