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Buy secondhand furniture! Facebook Marketplace, thrift stores, or consignment shops often have great quality desks and chairs for a fraction of the price of new. It's the ultimate recycling. Look for items made from sustainable materials like bamboo or reclaimed wood if buying new-ish.
Power down all your tech completely at the end of the day β monitor, computer, printer. Don't just let them go to sleep mode. Use a smart power strip that makes it easy to turn everything off at once. And choose energy-efficient (Energy Star rated) devices when you do need to buy new.
Go paperless as much as possible. Use digital note-taking apps, cloud storage, and request digital statements. If you absolutely must print, use recycled paper and print double-sided. Refill ink cartridges instead of buying new ones every time.
Plants, plants, plants! They act as natural air purifiers and can improve your mood. Choose low-maintenance varieties if you don't have a green thumb. Also, maximize natural light to reduce reliance on artificial lighting during the day.
Make your own sustainable office supplies. Use mason jars for pen holders, upcycle old containers for storage. For consumables, look for pens made from recycled materials or refillable ones. Every little bit helps and its often cheaper too.
Be mindful of your heating and cooling. If your office is just one room, try to heat/cool only that space if possible, rather than the whole house. Dress in layers. A well-placed fan can be more energy-efficient than AC sometimes.
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