FEATURE STORY THE EXCHANGE USE AN SPRING 2020 EXTERNAL WORK SUSTAINABLY MONITOR When you work in an office, you have to depend on your employer to make It’s so much easier to view multiple monitor and making it your primary environmental decisions. Do they compost? windows with a big monitor. Amanda view results in a better overall Offer reusable silverware? When you work Nelson, Sr. Director of Community experience. “After testing lots of from home it’s all up to you, and it’s easy to make choices that are good for the planet. Marketing at Salesforce, has been external monitors through the years,” Here are a few ideas to get you started. working from home since 2011. She’s she shares, “I recommend the HP Envy.” discovered that using an external AVOID SINGLE-USE PLASTICS Use a refillable water bottle and washable utensils and It really helps to stay connected with serveware. You’re helping to co-workers when you can see each reduce the harmful chemicals LIGHTEN other clearly. Your light source should used to make plastics, lower the amount of waste in be facing you, rather than behind you. landfills, and protect animals’ UP Remember that light coming from UNPLUG YOUR natural habitats. windows changes throughout the day, ELECTRONICS so keep some movable light sources Any device that is plugged in draws nearby too. power and consumes energy, whether or not it is turned on. This wasted electricity emits carbon dioxide. Reduce your energy demand by using natural light, turning your screens off rather than using a screen saver, and unplugging your devices when they’re HEAR not in use. Always use headphones. They cut down on distracting background noise (kids playing video games in the next room), help you hear better in meetings, and prevent people from talking over each other. If you’re using wireless, consider keeping a spare set charging so you can swap out as needed. & BE BEAUTIFY HEARD Here’s where you can have some fun in a multiuse space like a bedroom or expressing your personality. Use the dining room no worries; we’ve got some space behind you to display favorite art, really fun Salesforce backgrounds for degrees, or trophies. If you’re working your next Zoom meeting. RECYCLE Follow local recycling guidelines. YOUR BACKDROP Separate recyclables correctly and make sure they’re clean and dry. You’re contributing to a more sustainable, effective recycling system. Together, we can make an impact from our own living rooms.