I love this time of year. Everywhere, it’s green and fresh. It’s a good feeling to be outside. But wouldn’t it be great to feel that rejuvenated and well-balanced at your workspace? It can happen with green organizing.

The reduce, re-use and recycle mantra of the green movement applies very well for organizations looking to reduce clutter and improve how their office is organized. In practice, these can mean:

• Reduce the amount of paper you use. Many offices are going entirely paperless, keeping all of their data in electronic format. Using less paper saves trees, and records kept in network databases or online can be easily sorted and archived using automated tools.
• Re-use office supplies, furniture and equipment as much as possible. Used resources cost less and don’t require the expenditure of any new resources or energy to manufacture brand-new things. Keep an organized inventory of all your equipment and keep a spreadsheet of maintenance schedules to ensure you’re re-using as much as you can. This will help boost productivity and save money.
• Recycle your office materials, equipment and clutter. There are recycling programs for everything from paper and bottles to books and computers. It’s not just recycling depots — think about thrift shops, second-hand stores and non-profit agencies that will accept donations.

For more tips about making your office green, check out the One Day site.