- Power it down: Set power options to power down monitor and hard disk when not in use. Use a network pc energy management tool to optimize your organization's electricity use.
- Turn it off: Place all of your computing devices on a single power bar so it is easy to turn them all on or off.
- Print sparingly: Choose double sided printing as default setting. Use a print optimization tool to reduce wasted paper.
- Make IT last: Buy or make a protective case for your devices and consider purchasing refurbished products.
- Upgrade carefully: Choose from environmentally forward thinking manufacturers and devices with an Energy Star label.
- Exercise your influence: Support designs that are durable, long lasting, and easy to disassemble for material reuse.
- Research before tossing: When disposing of devices look for services that handle e-waste in ecologically forward thinking ways. **
- Re-energize your website: Use an Internet Service Provider that uses energy efficient servers and alternate energy sources.**
- Trek off the grid: Use a solar bag to recharge your mobile devices.
- Apply your interaction knowledge: Design software that encourages ecologically responsible behavior.
Additional Resources
Verdiem: Power Management for PC Networks
NightWatchman: Automated PC shutdown: save money, energy and the environment
GreenPrint: GreenPrint's patent-pending software eliminates unwanted pages saving paper, ink, money, and millions of trees
This is typically done on a local basis, but many areas have facilities to accomplish this. For example, if you live in California, you can check out California Government EPA
Environmentally Friendly Internet Service Providers
AISO.Net: AISO.Net is the hosting provider of the Live Earth web site
Sustainable Hosting: An environmentally responsible hosting company that is powered by renewable wind energy.
