Be sure to turn off and unplug your devices when not in use. Not only will it save you money on your electricity bill, but it can reduce your carbon footprint by about 10%. Using a Smart Plug Power Strip makes it easy to control your energy consumption and ultimately your bill.

If possible, set up your workspace next to a window. Using natural lighting in your home office is the most effective and sustainable way to bring light into your room. Not only will natural light reduce your energy consumption, but it can also create a positive impact on your mood and overall productivity. 

Choose an eco-friendly paint brand in a light shade that will reflect daylight and reduce energy usage.

• Eco-Friendly Paint
• Energy Efficient Bulbs
• Solar Powered Desk Lamp

Use cloud-based notes. If you have to print, use an energy-efficient printer, recycled paper, and try to print on both sides. 

Buying a new printer? Look for brands with an ENERGY STAR certification.

Please use good judgement when it comes to travel.

• Try to opt for virtual meet ups
• Explore alternatives to flying / consider more direct flights  
• Pick environmentally-conscious hotel partners
• Consider public transportation

Sustainable Diets are those diets with low environmental impacts that contribute to food and nutrition security and to healthy life for present and future generations. Take a look at HubSpot’s Sustainable Kitchen Have a recipe to share? We’d love to hear from you! 

Please submit your recipe(s) here

Cleaning a coffee stain off your desk? Between the harsh chemicals and unnecessary plastic waste, some cleaning products have a negative impact on our environment. Try switching to sustainable cleaning brands.

• Dr. Bronner’s
• Puracy

Adding plants to your workspace is beneficial not only to the environment but they are known to reduce stress while improving your well-being. Plants can liven up your workspace while providing natural health benefits and clean air. 

Check out these 8 great home office plants

Living a Zero Waste lifestyle…

When we think about sustainability, the first thing that comes to mind is usually recycling. However, if we strive to truly leave no impact on the environment, then we must tackle recycling at the source.

Refuse; At HubSpot, we follow a supplier code of conduct where we Refuse to buy goods and services that could negatively impact the environment. You can incorporate this into personal sustainability efforts by avoiding purchasing from brands that don’t disclose their sustainability. 

Reduce ; By making more sustainable choices, we can Reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste that has a negative impact on our environment. This could include eliminating the use of single-use materials, such as printer paper.  

Reuse; Try to purchase items that can be easily reused, for example, reusable water bottles, coffee cups, shopping bags, and metal straws. 

 Repurpose; Sometimes referred to as “Upcycling,” this is a great way to Repurpose items that can no longer be used for their original use. You can repurpose and support your community by donating unwanted items to your local shelter or chosen charity. You could also list your unwanted items on sites such as FreeCycle.

Interested in Upcycling? If you have any mason jars or glass bottles in your kitchen, you can repurpose them into sustainable centerpieces for your dinner table! 

Upcycling can also be a great way to involve your family in sustainability efforts. Check out these 16 Unique Upcycled Crafts for Kids

Recycle; If you have to use a single-use item, you should dispose of it in the most environmentally friendly way, Recycle.

Home Office Desks

Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk

Kana Pro Standing Desk

Quick Stand Eco 

Home Office Chairs

Steelcase Series 1 Work Office Chair

Ergonomic Chair

Hbada Home Office Chair

Shopping with Amazon?

Look for these badges of sustainability.

Eco-Friendly Home Office Brands

Unsure of how sustainable a product is? You can use these sites to check how sustainable some items are. 

Treehugger

Leaf score

HowGood

Spot

Impact Score Currently available in the UK, this app lets you scan products directly from your smartphone.

Finch – Amazon Chrome Extension