Lessen your impact on the environment one step at a time. With knowledge of the global community we can become more sustainable.



Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Invest Green- Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)

Things to think about when investing:
1. First start small dip your big toe in.
2. See if your 401K plan has a "green fund".
3. Diversify your investing by "green" investing a portion of your investments.
4. Research "green options" www.Morningstar.com is a great place to start which evaluates funds, risks and diversification.
5. To evaluate your current investments check out www.climatecounts.org it provides a scorecard that evaluates companies in eight sectors based on their commitment to fight global warming.

More and more mainstream companies embrace sustainability, let's celebrate and support them by investing in green business!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Telecommuting benefits

There are so many benefits of telecommuting. With modern technology we can be anywhere and work. I think the shear flexibility factor is great!
Save energy- less cars lower fuel comsumption.
Save money-avoid costs with commuting, gas, ferry and bus fares.
Save time- your gaining extra time in the mornings and evenings to be productive.