{"id":276,"date":"2019-04-22T10:20:09","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T14:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ecoprintq.com\/blog\/?p=276"},"modified":"2019-04-22T11:40:12","modified_gmt":"2019-04-22T15:40:12","slug":"happy-earth-day2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoprintq.com\/blog\/happy-earth-day2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Earth Day 2019!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>April 22,\n2019 is Earth Day. In honor of Earth Day 2019, here are 5 Tips on how you can\nparticipate in Earth Day and continue the habit to make sure sustainability and\nconservation become an integral part of your life. Also, be sure to check out\nlast week\u2019s article about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecoprintq.com\/blog\/index.php\/2019\/04\/15\/3-tips-on-how-we-can-help-our-wildlife\/\">conserving\nour wild life<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Conserve Water <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Water is one\nof our greatest natural resources. Sadly, though it\u2019s becoming more and more\nscarce. When it comes to water use whether it be in your home or at your workplace,\ntry being more mindful of the amount of water used and wasted on the daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making sure\nto turn the faucet off when brushing or washing your face is an easy first\nstep. While showering or taking a bath after a long day seems great, in the\nlong run, the amount of water wasted is only becoming more and more alarming. Try\ncutting your showers and baths shorter, maybe indulge in a hot bath every other\nweek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Turn off Lights<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Forgetting\nto shut off lights is an all too common occurrence. Whether you\u2019re running late\nand forget to hit the switch on your way out, to being so tired you just didn\u2019t\nhave the energy to get back up, so you leave it on, these can always be\nprevented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, there\nhave been so many advances within the world of technology that there are more\nand more options. Try getting a timer you can place on your lights. This way, you\ncan set the timer in the morning before you leave, and they\u2019ll shut off in case\nyou forget. Similarly, if you\u2019re exhausted after work, turn the timer on, so\nyou don\u2019t fall asleep with the light on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A very green\nmantra, these three words are always brought up when talking about ways to go\ngreen. It can be tiring to hear, but it is the first step into promoting and\ncreating a greener way of life. Reduce as much waste as you can. When it comes\nto paper waste, PaperCut is a print management process that works for any\nschools or work environment to reduce paper waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reuse any\nplastics you may attain, like plastics from take out. Starting using reusable\nbags when going to the grocery store so you don\u2019t have to take paper or plastic\nbags. Lastly, if your workplace or home is not big on recycling, begin a\nrecycling initiative. For more tips on how to get started, read our article on\nthe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecoprintq.com\/blog\/index.php\/2019\/04\/08\/the-importance-of-sustainability-and-3-ways-to-make-your-workplace-greener\/\">importance\nof sustainability<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pollution&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; While pollution will always b around, we can\nmake sure to do our part to help reduce it. There are 5 main different types of\npollution. From air pollution, to soil pollution, to noise pollution, the ways\nto hep reduce each of these are many. If you have a few co workers that live\naround you, start an office carpool. Maybe even take a page from James Corden\nand start a morning carpool karaoke to work! If you live close enough, consider\nwalking or riding your bike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start\nactivities like planting trees around your neighborhood or workplace, use\nnon-toxic cleaning solutions, turn off your AC for a while and crack open some\nwindows to bring in fresh air. The ways to help reduce pollution are out there.\nLet\u2019s work together to help protect our species and our mother earth. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Check out activities or volunteering\nspots in your area <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in\nan area near beaches, lookup weekend beach clean-ups to take part in. There are\nmany ways to find environmental activities that you can volunteer for to help\ndo your part. If you\u2019re an animal lover, find shelters or habitats where you\ncan volunteer to help our wildlife. Donate to organizations, shelters,\nrehabilitation centers, parks, or habitats that strive to help protect and\nsustain our wildlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us help\nyou get started with making living green an integral part of your life. Start with\ngoing green at your workplace. With PaperCut\u2019s lead print management solution,\nyou can reduce paper waste. ecoprintQ is a PaperCut authorized solution center.\nWe\u2019re here to help you take those first steps. Give us a call at 800-236-8499\nor email us at <a href=\"mailto:sales@ecoprintq.com\">sales@ecoprintq.com<\/a> to learn\nmore about PaperCut. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 22, 2019 is Earth Day. In honor of Earth Day 2019, here are 5 Tips on how you can participate in Earth Day and continue the habit to make sure sustainability and conservation become an integral part of your life. Also, be sure to check out last week\u2019s article about conserving our wild life. 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