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From Lauraibm
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.