Get the recycling baskets for different corners so that the staffs can properly dispose the waste materials for further use. Re-use the wasted items like used papers. If one side of your paper is wrongly printed, just use the other side of it to jot down some notes.

Make a point to switch off the lights and monitors every time you are out of your apartment. It helps a lot to save energy wastage. Always refill the ink cartridges rather than just throwing it away. Take it to the expert re-fillers.

The gasoline cars are one of the major causes of environment pollution. The harmful toxic gases like CO, SO2 or CO2, emitted from these vehicles has created a hole in the ozone layer causing global warming. And our over dependency on them will only abet the problem.

So, try out the environment friendly transportations. Extended use of cycles would definitely help. But walking might be a better option, especially if you are planning to reach shorter distances. Be a little calculative while going out. Walking may take more time than your usual journeys yet will reap benefits in the long run. More walking means less use of gasoline cars and leading to lesser emission of harmful gases. Besides, it also helps to stay fit and healthy.

First of all instead of sending out paper invites, send electronic cards. That would save a number of trees from being cut down. Forget about those decorations which involve paper. Say an absolute and firm no to disposable decorations. You could use plants and flowers to decorate the room instead. You should totally stay away from paper plates and plastic cups. Use steelware or silverware instead. In case this is not a children’s party, you can try out the china. There are many ways to go green. You just would have to use your creativity. 

Looking at the very basic, you may see that the amount of toxic a gutter or a drain carry can easily cause environmental hazards.So it is necessary to revolutionize your drainage system and one way to do so is by going green. Green drainage systems make for healthy homes. Moreover can help save money big time by preventing expensive moisture/water hazards in basements and attics. It also gives a peace of mind as you know you have invested on something substantive and have secured the future. It is a costly process alright, but nothing compared to the cost of your life. It is worth spending on green gutter because it is long term investment and for secured future.

Garlic is perhaps the best controller with its acidic taste and pungent smell. It drives away insects and bugs. You can also use beneficial insects that eat molds and save plants from fungal infection. Milk is another effective fungicide.

Tomato will keep certain insects away. Onion will repel the bugs present on your plants. Neem is a brilliant repellant and also induces freshness.

Boric Acid is perhaps the most versatile organic pest controller taking care of termites, fleas and cockroaches. You should however use these pest controllers wisely. For instance, boric acid should not be used on dried plants.

Green your garden with them.

1. Synchronize your office travel. If you can manage a carpool with other colleagues, nothing beats it.
2. Avoid use of bottled water.

3. Avoid use of plastic utensils. Try ceramics instead.
4. Ventilate your office well. Reduce application of air conditioners.
5. Use wooden furniture. Fiberglass furniture is not a green idea. Also use fluorescent lights in office for energy conservation.
6. Avoid large use of printers.
7. Use biodegradable stationery; especially paper and cartridges.
8. Make a habit of consuming whole grains in office. Do not grill or barbeque in office kitchen.
9. Use recycled computers and other gadgets. They work efficiently all the same.
10. Close the entire system when you close the office.

These steps will help you harbor a green and fresh office; good for hygiene and pockets.

If you are an IT firm or whatever, do work largely in soft copy. Reduce use of paper. Printers are considered widely against the spirit of greening. So print only when urgent.

Have wooden furniture and don’t stuff your office with useless electronics. Keep these gadgets in fine condition. A sick HVAC system will only be hazard to green office.

Encourage use of pencils for indoor office work. Ventilate your office well and keep your office spacious. Use biodegradable stationery. These small things go long in reducing office waste.

Installing solar panels for power creation is another wise step. Use ENERGY STAR illumination throughout your office. Don’t use plastic cups and other eating utensils. Invest in earthen ware. Keep updated on exceptional natural items usable in office.

You can start off by becoming a green event planner. Now, there is continued demand for green weddings and parties and you will have to organize for décor, food and a few other things. You can also become a eco-consultant and advise people on steps they may take to spurt up their energy resources. Energy efficiency consultant is another vocation in this stream.

You can start off a fertilizer packing business from your home, or at most, garden. You can also construct a greenhouse and sell your produce from there. This is a time taking business however.

If Internet savvy, you can start a green Internet store. You will have to install a delivery and billing system and work through merchant accounts. These businesses keep you fresh and energetic.

Earth 999 and My green Electronics are great avenues that help you recycle your computers. They provide you the list of recycled material acquirers and refurbishers. You can also check online sites for better work. These companies also provide you the names of websites.

You can also hand the computer over to local AT&T stores. If not the whole computer, you can donate your rechargeable batteries to specific agencies. If you are diligent, you will get email specials from respective agencies that appreciate your concern.

It is also advised to get your new sets from companies that offer green computers, i.e. computers created out of recycled materials and help ecology.

In the first place, get mobiles created out of recyclable material. You may serve your ecological pattern in this way. The other reason why mobiles need to be recycled is that its integrated machine will be used to create another mobile, thereby reducing usage of more toxins.

There are a number of mobile recycling agencies that provide you drop boxes and certification when you hand over your mobile for circulation. You will also get in the Govt. good books for doing that.