150. Always switch off your computer at the wall socket.
Otherwise depending on the mouse model and other ancillary
equipment it will continue consuming energy even when it's
been shut down.
151. Turn off the monitor using its own power switch and the
wall socket. Don't assume that a black screen means that no
energy is being consumed.
152. If you keep your computer on for a long period adjust
its energy saving settings so that the hard disks enter the
economy mode after 10 minutes of non-activity.
153. There are solar chargers available for phones and mp3
players. Why not try out the freedom of solar energy by
starting on a small scale?
154. Set up your screensaver to 3 minutes and use a blank (i.e. black) screensaver. A moving
fancy screensaver will consume extra electricity. The purpose of a screensaver is to save electricity
while you're away. It is not a status symbol and not a source of entertainment.
155. If you leave the computer for longer than 10 minutes don't rely on the screensaver. Switch
off the monitor using its power switch.
156. Don't print information unless necessary. Make a habit of storing and sorting information into
Excel spreadsheets or other data programs. It is much better than useless paper folders and
scrapbooks. Besides, electronic data is searchable while heaps of paper are not. Please backup
your data frequently to avoid losing important information.
157. Don't send party invitations via snail-mail. Send a fancy html-formatted email. Mail programs
like Outlook allow you to add pictures and make the messages beautiful.
158. Avoid frequent business flights when you can simply stage an online video conference.
Flights account for 2% (620 million tonnes) of world's CO2 emissions while online video
conferences are almost harmless to the environment. Besides, you will save thousands of pounds
every time you do an online conference.
159. Before you buy software, check sourceforge.net if a free open-source alternative is not
available. Depending on what you're looking for, you can save thousands of pounds. However,
please keep in mind that open-source programs sometimes lack some functionality.
160. When you buy software, choose the download option instead of buying CDs. Saves money
on postage and electricity in the process. However, make sure you back-up the software you
download.
161. If you're a webmaster, consider hosting your website with a green hosting company (ecofriendly
hosting). Unfortunately, many webmasters will find that the majority of the green hosts
won't have the complete functionality package.
162. Unplug your mobile and mp3 charger after use. Otherwise it may continue consuming energy
and generating heat. An unofficial study in the UK says unattended chargers are wasting around
$100,000,000 and 250,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year in Britain alone.
163. Consider charging your mobile or mp3 player by plugging it in at the computer (via a USB
port). Compared to a stand-alone charger it will save energy. Please note that many older models
cannot be charged via a USB.
164. When buying a computer look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo. It will save
electricity.
165. Always recycle the batteries. It is easy - many large shops will have a special box where you
can drop your batteries.
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