Save paper
Reuse paper for scrap and recycle. Print on both sides of a page when possible. Publish reports electronically rather than on paper, and put on the web for instant access to the report. Use e-mail and websites to market your products.
Stop Clicking.
How much energy does each "google" use? it has been calculated that 2 google clicks is equivalent to boiling a kettle. Just changing its home page to black would save massive amounts of energy across the globe. More
Turn it off
Use a large power strip for your computer, broadband modem, scanner, printer, monitor and speakers. Switch it off when equipment is not in use. This is a practical way to cut 200 kWh per year. Make sure computers are switched off at night.
Love your laptop
Ask for a laptop instead of a desktop - it consumes 5 times less electricity. If you must have a desktop, make sure that you get an LCD screen instead of an outdated CRT screen.
Save power with you PC
Enable the power management function on your computer; contrary to popular belief, screen savers do not save energy.
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