Web hosting providers in Australia are beginning to show their commitment to the environment by converting to carbon neutral and green natural power companies.
Removing cabon dioxides from the atmosphere is what offset programs are achieving.
Offset programs allow idivduals and companies to purchase carbon credits in support of the future of the environment. However, there are many other ways individuals and businesses can cut their carbon foot print.
Here is a list of some of the most common ways businessess can reduce their energy usage:
- Encourage staff to drive less, walk more, utilise public transport and telecommute
- Turn off unecessary lighting and use energy rated light bulbs and fixtures
- Turn off your computers, printers and faxes at the end of the day
- Invest in new technology. Older pcs and monitors tend to use much more power than the newer technology available
- Replace printing with paperless systems. Where printing cannot be avoided be sure to print on both sides of a piece of paper to reduce wastage
- Recycle - Make it a habit to recycle as much as possible. Cardboard, paper, magazines etc can all be recylcled. Encourage staff to also use a recycle bin for cans, containers, bottles from lunches, parties and other work functions
- Many office supplies nowadays can be made from recycled material. Make it a policy to only purchase recylcled office supplies
Many of the points mentioned above can be used at home as well. Here is a list of some other common ways individuals can reduce energy usage:
- Take shorter showers
- Use energy rated products for things such as dishwashers, washing machines and other household appliances
- Reduce your use of plastics. Green bags are now available at most supermarkets and shopping centers.
Every person can make a difference by employing these energy saving tips in the workplace and at home. The future of our planet is in your hands.
