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Work from Home: From the Archives
Dig deeper into working from home in the TreeHugger and Planet Green archives.
Get started on the telecommuting path by talking to your boss; our suggestions on what to say to get permission to work from home can help, even if he's one of the many employers still against it. Another option: Start your own green business.
Set up your home office in a few easy steps with this comprehensive guide. Then check out our series of tips for the home office, including the 20 20 20 rule, why bigger is better when it comes to monitors, how to stay safe, and how to watch for hidden dangers.
Make sure you're fully furnished with these guides for buying green desktop computers and laptops. Choose the right chair—and add a plant for the finishing touch (no green thumb required).
Still not convinced? Read more about why working from home makes sense and how the energy use compares to office work. and what Wired magazine had to say about telecommuting.
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