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If you’d like to be networked with like-minded companies (some of whom will be looking for design, web, and ad services) join the WCTA. In addition to the business development angle, WCTA is also an advocate for more sustainable business practices.
This suggestion made by attendees at SVC’s 101 Things Designers Can Do to Save the Earth workshop on May 30, 2007.
Even if you can’t convince your clients to move completely away from paper-based promotional materials, you can certainly make the move yourself. Redesign your firm’s promo materials to be delivered via the web or electronically–then explain in those pieces why you’ve gone this route.
This suggestion made by attendees at SVC’s 101 Things Designers Can Do to Save the Earth workshop on May 30, 2007.
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Before you close up shop tonight, do a walk-through and see how many computers are left running. Think of each computer as a 150-watt bulb left burning all night, and you can quickly get a picture of how much energy you’re wasting.
This suggestion made by attendees at SVC’s 101 Things Designers Can Do to Save the Earth workshop on May 30, 2007.
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The latest version of Adobe Acrobat has some sophisticated tools for distributing layouts and proofs and collecting client comments. Learn about them. Use them. And let pdf files take the place of paper whenever possible.
This suggestion made by attendees at SVC’s 101 Things Designers Can Do to Save the Earth workshop on May 30, 2007.
Filed under: Studio Practices
Start a “leave your car at home” drive at your office. Encourage and incentivize your employees to walk, ride their bikes, take mass transit, or use FlexCar. And, as the manager, it starts with you to set a good example.
This suggestion made by attendees at SVC’s 101 Things Designers Can Do to Save the Earth workshop on May 30, 2007.
Filed under: Studio Practices
Consider giving your employees green incentives, instead of the usual SWAG. Maybe they’d like some mass transit passes, some carbon offsets for their home, or a gift certificate at a place like Goods for the Planet.
This suggestion made by attendees at SVC’s 101 Things Designers Can Do to Save the Earth workshop on May 30, 2007.
