Tips & Trends

Sticky Notes A Recycling Friend or a Foe?

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Being organized in life can be fun, especially when using sticky notes. Our work and home lives are filled with brightly colored stacks of sticky notes. When it comes to sticky notes, a great friend of mine, I was saddened to hear that they are not easily recycled.

Cut the clutter!

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When you’re really busy you might accumulate some clutter and e-clutter at work, but this just blocks your performance. Here’s how to decrease your clutter and enhance your productivity.

Enter the anti-brand!

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Stuff! We’re surrounded by so much stuff! We’ve gained it, bought it, stashed it and now we’re stuck with it. It’s time for a change. “Less is more” is an idea that fits in with eco-friendly lifestyles, focusing on minimising waste and only buying what you really need.

Don’t recycle that!

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Did you know that up to 70% of your household’s waste can be recycled? This is good news, but although you’re an avid recycler, there are some items that should never find their way into the recycling bin.

Stay cool without air con

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When mid-summer rears its hot head, chances are you’re quick to reach for air con. But air conditioners use up a lot of energy and increase your carbon footprint. There are some more eco-friendly and cost-effective ways to stay chilled this summer. Open your windows when it’s

Lead a simpler life this year

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Most people want to “scale down” – especially after overspending during the holiday season and looking towards a new year filled with new challenges, deadlines and opportunities. While you can’t always just commit to fewer responsibilities, there are ways to make sure you

Green your Christmas party

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Putting a recycle sign on a blue bin and hoping people recycle at your Christmas party might earn you brownie points – but it doesn’t make your party “green”. While there are quite a few guides on how you can green your party, most of us don’t want to bend over backwards