Torbjorn's Blog

A more eco-friendly workplace is something Canadians should strive for all year around.

The following tips will set you on a greener path:

• - Use ecologo (www.ecologo.org ) certified paper for printing, and print on both side of the page.
• - Bring reusable mug for coffee and reusable food containers for meals.
• - Start a one-side-used-bin for paper and reuse the contents.
• - Recycle used office supplies.
• - Turn off all equipment when it is not in use.
• - In summer, close blinds in early morning and late afternoon to reduce solar heat gain; in winter, open them to let in sunlight.
• - Enable the energy-saving features on your computer.
• - Commute sustain ably (bike, walk, carpool, use transit, or telework).
• - Use teleconferencing or videoconferencing to avoid travel.

Apple has over the years masterfully created a buzz machine backed by their sleek products, amazing design, and attention to detail, which has been embraced by millions of people. Apple has become "The Brand" of hip, trendy people from California to Papua New Guinea, who cannot imagine themselves without their Apple product. This trendy clique of people has unknowingly become terrible environmental polluters.