Care at Work
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Open the Curtains
If your office, school, or workplace has lots of windows, try turning off the electric lights and using the natural light of the sun. It's good for the brain, good for the body, and good for the planet.Amelia P • St. PaulFurther reading: -
Unplug Your Office
Does your workplace have a ton of unused appliances plugged in? Try unplugging them to save power, money, and the environment. Just make sure you talk to your team first!Amelia P • St. PaulFurther reading: -
Choose Recycling
If your workplace doesn't have easily accessible recycling bins, it can be hard to prioritize recycling. Try setting up a bin in a convenient location where people will remember to use it.Amelia P • St. PaulFurther reading: -
Working on Food Waste
Help create a positive culture of saving food at your workplace. Try tips like labeling food in the office fridge and planning ahead for company events.Julia C • St. Paul, MNFurther reading: -
Talk About It
I think it's important to talk with other people in my life about how I care for natural spaces. This way, others can join me or feel inspired to take action themselves.Jane D • St. Paul, MNFurther reading: -
Composting at Work & School
Does your workplace or school lack composting options? You might explore either creating a composting system on-site or drop off the compost at a nearby composting site. A first great step is doing a composting audit, something I did at my rural high school to assess how many organic food scraps the kitchen was producing.Julia C • St. Paul, MNFurther reading: -
Battery Recycling
We installed a battery recycling drop bin to make it easy for people to safely deposit and dispose of batteries they use at home or at workJason A • St. Paul, MNFurther reading: