This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.
With the breadth of innovations in green technology, it seems that we should all have solar-powered laptops by now. Unfortunately, that's yet to be the case. In the meantime, there are a number of easy, more affordable ways you can reduce your carbon footprint in the office.
Eco-friendly products have been a hot trend for manufacturers and consumers for some time now. This year, tech companies are doing their part by committing more time and attention to better sustainability, whether that's developing greener products or forging social good partnerships. You can contribute to the cause by greening your office with sustainable gadgets and goods.
We've rounded up 10 eco-friendly products that are perfect for your office desk or commute. What sustainable product are you using during the workday? Let us know in the comments.
Greensmart makes laptop sleeves, messenger bags and bookbags that are made of recycled plastic bottles.
Cost: $24.99 to $59.99
It may have a cute name, but this plug organizer will help save you energy and money by keeping all your smartly unplugged products in reach.
Cost: $8.00
This digital desk clock runs on water -- no batteries needed. Just add water to activate and it will last at least a few weeks.
Cost: $19.00
You can choose four different spectrums of light with this eco-friendly lamp.
Cost: $149.99
This handy, battery-free mouse has a microUSB rechargeable cable that fully replenishes in three minutes.
Cost: $59.99
Mind your carbon footprint with this environmentally conscious hand shredder.
Cost: $24.00
Water-activated batteries made by a powdered carbon capacitor are what keep this calculator running.
Cost: $12.99
Available in a variety of colors, this mousepad looks like leather, but it's actually made from 70% post-consumer waste, and it's completely recyclable.
Cost: $23.94
For just $10, you can snag these speakers and still be environmentally friendly.
Cost: $9.99
If you do need to use batteries, a set of these can easily recharge from any USB port.
Cost: $17.56
Greensmart makes laptop sleeves, messenger bags and bookbags that are made of recycled plastic bottles.
Cost: $24.99 to $59.99
It may have a cute name, but this plug organizer will help save you energy and money by keeping all your smartly unplugged products in reach.
Cost: $8.00
This digital desk clock runs on water -- no batteries needed. Just add water to activate and it will last at least a few weeks.
Cost: $19.00
You can choose four different spectrums of light with this eco-friendly lamp.
Cost: $149.99
This handy, battery-free mouse has a microUSB rechargeable cable that fully replenishes in three minutes.
Cost: $59.99
Mind your carbon footprint with this environmentally conscious hand shredder.
Cost: $24.00
Water-activated batteries made by a powdered carbon capacitor are what keep this calculator running.
Cost: $12.99
Available in a variety of colors, this mousepad looks like leather, but it's actually made from 70% post-consumer waste, and it's completely recyclable.
Cost: $23.94
For just $10, you can snag these speakers and still be environmentally friendly.
Cost: $9.99
If you do need to use batteries, a set of these can easily recharge from any USB port.
Cost: $17.56
More Small Business Resources From OPEN Forum:
- Should Small Businesses Follow Everyone Back on Twitter?
- Are You Falling into the Pricing Trap?
- How to Innovate for Top Social Media Sites
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