Eco-Friendly Home Office Tips

Banish the power vampires in your life by unplugging unused gadgets when you're not at home, or snatching up the AT&T ZERO charger that cuts off the power supply to your cell when it's fully charged. Not only will you save some dough, but you'll cut down on power usage, which is always good for the planet.

Whether it's your desk lamp, accent lighting, or cell phone charger, there's lots of ways you can keep your gadgets at full charge and keep you working through the night with the power of the sun.

Instead of buying those expensive textbooks that are lining your home office walls, rent them through Chegg. Not only will you save a ton of cash, but you'll help prevent books from ending up in a landfill.

Hey, you don't have to go out and buy a new cable management system to wrangle all those cords behind your desk! Just take a look around your house, and you'll find there's more to reuse than you thought!

There are plenty of easy ways to recycle your cell phone, from dropping it off at Best Buy, Target, or Verizon or donating it to charity.

Whether you're donating or recycling your old laptop (never toss it in the garbage!), there's a few things you should do before saying goodbye, like researching reputable charities to donate to, wiping it of all data, and cleaning up the outside.

Please don't toss your empty ink cartridges in the trash! The remaining ink and other chemicals seep into the earth and cause major damage. Here's two easy ways to recycle those cartridges properly.

Who needs a phone book these days? If you don't, but you're still finding them on your doorstep every year, there's an easy way to halt the tree-killing process.

Who would have thought that this awesome laptop case from Etsy ($69) was made from discarded billboard banners? You can be eco-chic and keep your laptop totally protected, even if you're using recycled materials.

Bamboo is not only a renewable resource, it's also easy on the eyes and totally tech-friendly. You can buy charging stations, laptops, and even external hard drives made from the material.