Start by organizing your office supplies and donate your overstock to a Teacher. Another win-win for you and the planet!
Two Tip Tuesday! Part 2.
In most offices that I have organized, a portion of the clutter is always office supplies. We gather tools of all kinds to support ourselves in our daily work, yet, since things changes constantly, there may no longer be a use for much of the office supplies you have gathered over the years to be productive. Meanwhile, most school teachers, already underpaid, are faced with shrinking budgets and forced to forage on their own for tools, school supplies and craft projects. Put things back in balance by sorting and boxing up office supply overstock and donate it to your local school. During the school day, just walk in with a box of it. This simple act will make you feel so good to when you see how grateful they are to get your clutter!
If stopping at a school is not convenient, here are some alternatives:
Do Something.org – who partners with Staples each year for a school supply drive
DonorsChoose.org – where you can choose a project based on a topic that interests you
Adopt A Classroom – who matches donors with a classroom in need of supplies
A bonus to this planet-friendly tip is that if you take the time to gather, sort and edit/purge your office supplies, it will make an impact in organizing your office. The process will make the space to move forward in organizing the other key area of office clutter – paper and files.
Thanks for joining us for How to Get Organized and Save the Planet in 30 Days – practical tips, inspiration, and food for thought daily on living sustainable and organized.