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Blog Overview Blogger Profiles Event Calendar You can also visit our other sites: EmployeeWellness.ca WellnessFair.ca Workplace Wellness Info on NaturalHealthcare.ca	\| Share: \| more Walking the talk in the office Wellergize space! Preliminary ideas for creating a green workplace. At naturalhealthcare.ca (and Wellergize) we are not just talking the talk in terms of healthy living, but we are walking the walk. Here are some of the ideas we have for turning our current office space into one that is green. In terms of décor we are considering using paints that have less volatile compounds compared to commonly used paints. One that we are currently looking at using is recycled paint for the office. We're looking at manufacturers (if that is the term) so if you have any names, let us know Another idea we have is composting with worms. Composting with worms will allow us to cut down on the waste that makes it to the landfill. We've got the box and are just awaiting the arrival of our Red Wigglers. (Gisela keeps calling them "the Cadillac of worms" and giggling.) Red wiggler worms will eat most things organic. They can eat fruit/veggie scraps, bread, coffee grounds/filters, tea bags, grains, plant trimmings, paper, and leaves. (For more information go to the following link: www.cathyscomposters.com) The roof may become a green rooftop (with super foods) if it meets the structural requirements for doing so. Marie Larsson of Toronto Sprouts is bringing in a structural engineer and will be overseeing the types of plants that will be housed. Inside the office space, we are creating a green window. We are still investigating the best varieties of plants to be placed by the window which will clear toxins as well as provide fresh oxygen. One plant we are contemplating using is the snake plant. The snake plant is known for improving indoor air quality by removing toxins such as nitrogen oxide and formaldehyde. On the workplace wellness front we are going to be putting together an area with equipment for workplaces to use, including a rebounder that we already have, and additional equipment that will work in a smaller space. Stay posted as we blog our whole process of creating a green office space! Posted by: suhujitha on 2009-11-03 12:41:40 Subscribe to the feed Direct Link to this post Next post: Dopamine impacts your willingness to work 2012-05-12 10:04:13 Other posts tagged green living, gardens, composting, worms, Red Wigglers, plants space: · [Creative Work Spaces] Don't forget: there is a search box on every page! Recent Posts: Dopamine impacts your willingness to work People who are willing to work hard for rewards had higher release of the neurotransmitter dopamine in areas of the brain known to play an important role in reward and motivation Posted by: danica on 2012-05-12 10:04:13 Co-workers can be as important as supervisors for effective student internships How internships are high-impact educational practices that can lead to higher levels of learning than those practices found in traditional classroom settings Posted by: danica on 2012-05-11 10:59:49 Comparing suffering may stop people seeking help for depression and anxiety People make inaccurate judgements about their depression and anxiety symptoms based on their perception of the suffering of those around them Posted by: danica on 2012-05-09 11:17:17 Long commutes may be hazardous to health Greater commuting distances are associated with decreased cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), increased weight, and other indicators of metabolic risk Posted by: danica on 2012-05-09 09:02:31 National U.K. handwashing campaign improved hygiene and reduced infection The more UK hospitals purchased soap and alcohol handrub, the more levels of MRSA and C. difficile went down Posted by: danica on 2012-05-07 09:05:37 View Your Cart? Call us for more information: In Toronto and Area call 647.723.6381 or call 1.866.395.8904 Toll-free. Dial answer group (ext) 3. \| Share: \| more Check out our Amazon Reading List!	New! Wellergize brings the power of Permacharts to your organization. Click here to see our selection. Wellergize Latest Tweet: Hmm. Twitter appears to be pining for the fjords at the moment. Who has used Wellergize Products and Services? The RCMP, for one. Ask us how we can help your organization.
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