Slow the Climate Change with PC/Laptop
written by Thura Z
at Sunday, 4 May 2008
We can help saving the carbon footprint in many ways, and there are 3 easy ways to make a difference in our environment impact.
You can learn how to slow climate change with the steps:
The best way is to unplug the cable from the computer instead of using standby,hibernate or hybrid setting while not working or during the night.
You can learn how to slow climate change with the steps:
Turn on Power Managment
Did you know? The average desktop PC wastes nearly half of the energy it consumes as heat. This wasted electricity translates to higher electricity bills and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
Fun Fact: Using power management features on your computer can save nearly half a ton of CO2 and more than $60 a year in energy costs.
Buy Energy Effecient Computers
Did you know? A new ENERGY STAR compliant PC or laptop uses 15 to 25 percent less energy on average than a standard new computer.
Fun Fact: ENERGY STAR 4.0 is expected to save consumers and businesses more than $1.8 billion in energy costs over the next 5 years and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equal to the annual emissions of 2.7 million vehicles.
What you can do: Choose an ENERGY STAR compliant computer the next time you’re in the market for a new PC. Look for the ENERGY STAR label or visit the online product catalog to browse for an efficient PC.
Unplug from Phantom Power
Did you know? As long as they are plugged in, your computer and other electronic devices continue to use electricity – even when they are turned off or in standby mode. A computer uses up to 10 watts when it is turned off but still plugged in.
Fun Fact: You can reduce your electricity bills by as much as 10% by unplugging appliances and electronics when they are not in use.Reference from climatesaverscomputing.org, read more.
The best way is to unplug the cable from the computer instead of using standby,hibernate or hybrid setting while not working or during the night.