Delaware's Department of Technology and Information - GreenIT

Department of Technology & Information

08/27/2009

GREEN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

WAYS TO GO GREEN

One person can make a difference. TAKE ACTION TODAY!

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

WORK

	Duplex Printing - One of the easiest and most effective changes you can make is to print or copy on both sides of a sheet of paper.
	TreeHugger.com - Find in-depth, activity-oriented articles to help you step into the green future.
	10 Things You Can Do to Green Your IT Operations - Find a list of things compiled by the NYSForum, showing how you can be green and save money at the same time!
	Green Your Commute (join a carpool/vanpool) - Rideshare Delaware Program is a free ride-match service offered to all Delawareans. For State of Delaware employees, please consider Fleet Link, the State Employees Vanpool Program.
	Recycle at your desk - Make green easy by setting up a recycling station that's within arm's reach all day long.
	More ways to go Green at work - A greener workplace can mean a lighter ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work, and good news for the bottom line.

HOME

	Junk Mail - Stop unwanted junk mail.
	Delaware Solid Waste Authority - The DSWA has a curbside recycling program that is available to ALL residents of Delaware.
	But recycling still takes energy, so... - Use a personal water bottle or travel mug instead of many paper cups or plastic bottles.
	It's good to sleep - Change your computer settings so the screen sleeps after 10 minutes of inactivity, your hard drive stops after 20 minutes, and your computer enters "sleep mode" after one hour. Using sleep mode on your computer can save 200 kilowatt-hours of energy a year and avoid 300 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.
	Live au naturel - Turn off your lights when you leave a room, or don't use lights during daylight hours. If available, use sunlight instead!
	Be cool - Turn down your thermostat to at least 68 degrees during the heating season and wear a fleece or sweatshirt. Even a few degrees helps.
	A big turn-off - Take shorter showers, and don't leave water running while you do other things.
	Take a hike - Walk, ride your bicycle, or use a scooter.
	It's my bag, baby - Take your own tote bag when you shop to reduce the load of plastic bags on the streets and in the trees!
	When not in use, turn off the juice - Turn off all appliances (computers, TV, stereo, etc.) when not in use. Surge protector power strips allow you to turn off several appliances at once.
	Bulk Up - Buying laundry detergent in bulk for your house stops the unnecessary manufacturing of plastic containers. And it will save you money!

Last Updated: Wednesday, 29-Jul-2009 09:54:03 EDT



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