Did you know: 100 square miles of solar panels placed in the southwestern US could power the entire continental US. For many telecommuters, working at home – especially for those who have chosen to do so outside of a company – means higher electric and gas bills. These higher bills that many have succumbed to [...]
Telecommuting makes snacking easier, but that doesn’t mean every telecommuter should continue eating unhealthy, processed snacks every day. A great benefit for telecommuters is that they don’t need to worry about purchasing eco-friendly or long-lasting packaging for snacks. This mode of work also allows for purchasing snacks in bulk, which helps to save the Earth [...]
Not sure what to ask for this Christmas? Or are you looking for a loved one who telecommutes? These 10 awesome green office gifts are sure to please every telecommuter while saving money and energy. Staple Free Stapler This stapler comes in many colors and ensures you’ll never have to worry about running out of [...]
Going green is all the rage these days and telecommuters are one group who have taken a big step toward living more eco-friendly, many without even meaning to. Saving the world seems like a big task but if everyone chips in and makes these 10 quick and easy changes it doesn’t have to be. Live [...]
Telecommuting cuts out the time of a commute and is one of the many ways technology is enabling the world to live more eco-friendly, but your boss may not see this as a direct benefit to your company. Many companies are looking at direct revenue and cannot afford to lose track of employees who may [...]
These days everyone relies on technology, especially those who telecommute. Cell phones, laptops, car key remotes, digital cameras are not only present in our day-to-day lives they also all use batteries. So what happens when a battery dies? More than 130 million cell phones are ‘retired’ in the United States and these phones account for [...]
While it seems natural that telecommuting reduces your carbon footprint, recent studies have pointed out that this isn’t necessarily the case. Here are six easy ways to decrease your carbon footprint while working at home. Don’t keep lights on during the day. … unless you need them. If it’s sunny outside try sitting by a [...]
The governor of Georgia has declared the first ever Telework Week to be held in August each year. Governor Perdue recognizes the benefits of telecommuting and the positive impact it has on the environment, including traffic reduction, better air quality and an increase in worker productivity. Georgia currently offers a tax credit of $1,200 to [...]
We all know telecommuting has its benefits for worker productivity and family life, however, is it really any greener for the earth and our environment? How much of a difference does it really make working from home versus traveling to the office? Brian Palmer of The Green Lantern explores the benefits that may or may [...]
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