We knew long before now that the environment could use a lot of help but now is better than ever to do something about it. Go green.
Go green offline.
One way to go green is by turning off the computer (after you read my article, of course!). By turning off the computer, light, television, radio or whatever appliances you are not currently using, you save massive amounts of energy. Not only turning such appliances off, but also unplugging them makes quite a huge difference. In the article, “21 Ways You Can Save Energy,” it’s noted that by unplugging “the extra refrigerator in your basement or garage, [you’ll] save 448 lbs of carbon dioxide per year.”
You can also make a huge difference by recycling old tech gadgets. GreenerChoices.org tells the amount of toxic materials in a computer and comments that if they were just tossed as regular trash, “municipal landfills and incinerators would have to absorb nearly one billion pounds of lead, two million pounds of cadium, and several hundred thousand pounds of mercury.” Instead of trashing your old gads in the regular can, how about taking your electronics to Dell. Whether they’re Dell products or not, “Dell Recycling accepts any make or model of computer, notebook computer, monitor, printer or peripheral device,” the Dell site remarks.
Whether you’re unplugging your computer or recycling it, every little bit helps.
Go green online.
The message to ‘go green’ is being pounded all over the web. Major net giants like Yahoo, who is sponsoring a contest online for the ‘greenest’ city, and CNBC, who is featuring a report on their site about energy alternatives, are making special efforts to support the environment.
One especially notable effort is that of Apple, who recently released a new policy that they’d properly dispose of iPods brought to them for free, even offering a discount for customers doing so. News.com tells of their new announcement saying, “The company promised to process returned iPods in the United States and not to ship the hazardous materials they contain, which include lead, overseas.” The same article quotes shareholder Andrew Shalit who says, “We're very happy to see Apple take this step. As environmentalists, we know that it will reduce the amount of toxic waste in our landfills and help consumers understand that electronics manufacturers can and should take responsibility for e-waste."
Green can also be a great color for your website, bringing benefits beyond the positive environmental effects. On Color-Wheel-Pro.com, the color green is described as a symbol of “growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility.” The article continues to say, “Green has great healing power. It is the most restful color for the human eye; it can improve vision. Green suggests stability and endurance.” Not a bad way to present your site!
Go green folks! Offline or online, the benefits are astounding and will create a better life for all around the globe. For more information, view the following links:
NYTimes
EPA
WirelessRecycling |
