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Full story: 11 Easy Ways to Turn Your PC Green (12-Oct-07)

PC Advisor has put together a guide to greener computing, following these steps could help companies become more environmentally friendly.

  • 1. Selecting a power off schedule for your computer when not in use can save a great deal.
  • 2. Switching off your computer in the evenings and at weekends can save about £27 per year, people should consider turning off their PC’s if they are going to be inactive for more than 16 minutes.
  • 3. Physically unplugging your computer or switching it off at the wall can save additional power.
  • 4. Look for the energy star logo when purchasing hardware.
  • 5. Use a flat panel display
  • 6. Ensure that your products comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive.
  • 7. Go paper free
  • 8. Do not travel unless it is really necessary
  • 9. Dispose of old hardware responsibly, either donate to schools or developing countries or if this is not viable then recycle it.
  • 10. Consider using solar power as a means for clean power.
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