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Mar
08

Smack it up, Flip it, Rub it Down | Green Tip of the Week

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Smack it up, Flip it, Rub it Down…Oh nooooooooo.

Now that I have your attention, this Green Tip of the Week is simple… reuse your printer paper.  Paper has two sides - use them.  I ran into a company recently that has found ways to mitigate their printer/fax paper waste - ConsultOne, LLC.   ConsultOne is a healthcare related company, that reviews documentation submitted to insurance companies.  You would think that such a company would generate large amounts of paper waste, but they don’t.  Here is how they conserve…

 Here are 4 ways ConsultOne conserves paper:

  1. Paper-Free Faxing - ConsultOne uses software that allows them to send and recieve faxes without using any paper.  These programs convert incoming faxes into attachements to an email.  You can view them, save them, forward them as an email, or send to a fax number from your computer — no printing needed.
  2. Printer Paper - Paper has TWO sides.  ConsultOne figured this, little known fact, out.  Prior to paper being sent to the shredder (more on that next) the paper is simple turned upside-down (”FLIP IT”…get it?) and placed back into the printer.  When asked why, Heather stated:  ” I wish I could tell you that it was environmentally motivated, but the reality is, it cuts costs”.  Whatever the motivation, what a simple way to conserve.
  3. Paper Shredder - After each paper has been “dual-printed” (made that phrase up and am sure it will be a Twitter buzz-word soon) it gets shredded and repurposed.  The paper is bundled up and sent to a local shredding company that in-turn creates decorative recycle paper.
  4. Buy Recycled Paper - To complete the circle, ConsultOne buy recycled printer paper.

Video | How to Make Recycled Paper at Home:

Hope you enjoy this video (it is too funny)and get motivated to create your own paper.  I save my junk mail (that I haven’t been able to stop) and make paper from it.

Recycled Holiday Cards:

This company is pretty cool.  They make recycled holiday cards and other eco-friendly products…check them out!
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Mar
08

Green Car Congress: Accenture Study Finds Consumers Will Require …

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Accenture Study Finds Consumers Will Require More Than Fuel Savings From Hybrid and Electric Vehicles; Cost, Vehicle Dynamics, In-Vehicle Services

“42% percent of the respondents said they are likely to buy a hybrid or electric auto in the next two years. (This rose to a high of 62% in Italy). Most of these (80%) are more likely to buy hybrids than all- electric vehicles. … “

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Mar
04

The Saturn Hybrid And Other Green Cars: An Review Of Eco-Friendly …

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Hybrid cars or the hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) are the best solution for the growing fuel shortage problems that we have these days. Most car makers today have resorted to the design and production of hybrid cars in answer to the growing fuel … Terms such as “Saturn hybrid” and “Toyota hybrid cars” are now becoming ingrained in the lingo of auto enthusiasts. The Government Supports Hybrid Use. The government for a number of good reasons is supporting hybrid cars. …

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Mar
04

The Saturn Hybrid And Other Green Cars: An Review Of Eco-Friendly …

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Hybrid cars or the hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) are the best solution for the growing fuel shortage problems that we have these days. Most car makers today have resorted to the design and production of hybrid cars in answer to the growing fuel … Terms such as “Saturn hybrid” and “Toyota hybrid cars” are now becoming ingrained in the lingo of auto enthusiasts. The Government Supports Hybrid Use. The government for a number of good reasons is supporting hybrid cars. …

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Feb
25

Green Business - World’s Best Green Directory for Businesses

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Feb
25

Green Business - World’s Best Green Directory for Businesses

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Green Business - connect with businesses going green, find organizations and products, read news, and learn how green businesses are helping the environment.

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Feb
24

Green politics and the environment: The good (Frank Luntz), the …

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Feb
23

BMW to Manufacture Electric Vehicles at Leipzig Factory | A Green …

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Feb
13

WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR sous-titres francais 1 of 8 | Chevy …

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Feb
11

Ford's First All-Electric Vehicle | Ford/Mercury Car News …

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