GREEN TIPS
Why not add some plants to your office space. Not only are they an excellent way to brighten up your office space they absorb indoor pollution also.
It is said that a standard plastic bag takes over 50 years to break down in the environment, but the new oxo-biodegradable rubbish bags from The Green-One are designed to begin breaking down in as little as 18 months. Switch the rubbish bags in your office today!New gifts at Christmas often require batteries which contain toxic chemicals, do not biodegrade and are difficult to recycle. So this year why not consider giving rechargeable batteries with your Christmas gifts as a more eco-friendly alternative.Computers, it would be hard to imagine the world be without them. The problem is that they consume a huge amount of energy to run. Small things such as turning off your computer after you are finished with it or at the end of the day can make a huge difference in energy consumption. Starship's Mobile Phone Recycling Campaign has officially launched and now by sending your oldmobile to Starship they will safely dispose of your old redundant mobile phones while helping care for our kids more...With the 2009 White and Yellow Pages now out, you will now be wondering what to do with your 2008 versions. The good news is, the books are recyclable. So do your bit and place your old White and Yellow Pages on the kerbside on your usual recycling collection day.If you need to get from A to B in the CBD why not hail a tikki tikki! The new pedicabs are out and about offering an easy eco friendly way to get around. Book a ride by phoning 0800 4 TIKKI or visit the website for more info hereIn an effort to encourage businesses to get involved with Earth Hour, we have free energy efficient light bulbs and information packs to give out to all CBD businesses. Email us at info@hotcity.co.nz to request yours.Have you always thought about carpooling to work but not sure if anyone else in your area is going to same way? Check out Yeeha! Yeeha is an online carpool matching system where you register and find a way to share the ride. Click here for more info.Buy fresh and direct. Farmers markets are the best source for locally grown fresh produce straight from the grower! Auckland City has its very own Farmers market now every Weds and Sun in Galway St. Visit the website for market hours here