The Dreaded Commute

Lengthy commutes to work are taking a toll on U.S. workers.  So much so that a recent survey showed that four percent or five million people have skipped work by pretending to be ill to avoid their harrowing commute into the office.
The study was commissioned by the Workforce Institute at Kronos and conducted by Harris [...]

Green your lunch break

Less than 1 mile from OfficeLinks‘ Wall Street location at 200 Church Street, you’ll find a one of the most eco-friendly food businesses around: Birdbath Neighborhood Green Bakery.  The little sister of City Bakery serves breakfast and lunch to go, with desserts and specialty drinks, seven days a week.  All served food is made from [...]

Last Chance for Spring Seedling Sales at Garfield Park Conservatory

Looking to grow your own garden this spring and summer?  The Garfield Park Conservatory, located less than 5 miles from OfficeLinks’ Chicago office space, is offering you an opportunity to come pick some special seedlings for your garden on Saturday May 21, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.  There will be a unique, exciting and tasty [...]

Going Green – White House Calls on Federal Workers to Reduce Business Travel

The White House recently announced the government will aim to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from indirect sources such as employee driving and business travel by 13 percent in 2020, compared with 2008 levels.
Federal employee travel and commuting account for the largest category of what the administration calls indirect sources of pollution. [...]

Manic Mondays?

Try Being a Part of Material Mondays and Recycle Your Textiles!
Did you know that 5.7% of New York City’s residential waste is textiles, yet they are 100% recyclable?  Since 2007, the Council on the Environment of New York City (CENYC) has offered textile recycling drop-off sites at select Greenmarkets, including one at the Union Square [...]

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