Great Green Idea: Green Products: 10 Eco Friendly Office Supplies for Your 9 to 5 Job

10 Eco Friendly Office Supplies for Your 9 to 5 Job

The world needs your assistance but you don't have the time. You are too busy with your job and family to think of saving Mother Earth. Guess what all you need to do is one thing and you can help the environment. Replace your office supplies with the following 10 eco friendly products.

* If you need to use binders buy recyclable cardboard binders. They are biodegradable and less toxic. Not that expensive and available in natural colors. You are able to find many office supplies that are made of cardboard. Look around and think before you buy.

* Many of the office paper products can be replaced with recyclable paper. You can gradually start the process as you complete using the original paper in the office. You will be surprised with the amount of different echo products that you are able to buy for example Legal Pads, index cards, copy paper etc. If you are able to run a paper free office that is a bonus but not everybody is capable of working without paper.

* Invest in a dual calculator that runs on solar and battery. Something small but every contribution helps.

* When buying markers make sure they are water based. Pens are now manufactured with recycled plastic and pencils with recycled newspaper.

* You can decorate your desk with recycled glass, a mouse pad that is made from circuit board, desk calendar that consist of soy ink and recycled paper.

* To look professional you can buy the recyclable circuit business card holder or a nice 100% recycled rubber briefcase. Laptop cases are available in organic materials and nice innovative colors.

* Use reusable cartridges for printing. Long life keyboards and surge protectors for the office computers. You are even able to buy a flash drive with bamboo casing.

* Filing documents can also become part of the green program. Buy recyclable file folders and post-consumer plastic filing drawers.

* Put up a cork board and place green living articles on it. This will inspire the staff and create a green awareness amongst them. Run a green campaign month.

* Replace plastic articles with bamboo for example clip boards, pen holders, rulers etc.

The reusable products are sometimes better priced than normal products. If you are not able to buy products, look at the surroundings and become creative. Start using what you have more than once. If you clear files use the old files again. The back of the paper that you take out of the old files can be used as scrap. Place a recycle bin for paper and plastic goods. Start contributing now and help save Mother Earth.