365 EcoIT-Friendly facts and Tips- Here are your first nine. Look for new ones everyday at the EcoIT Facebook group, our Blog http://ecoitpr.blogspot.com , and our website www.ecoitpr.com .
1. Last year 66.5 million tons of E-waste were recycled in the U.S which is up almost 30% from last year.
2. Using Eco Friendly detergents is not only good for the environment, it also helps to remove harmful chemicals from your home.
3. Regularly cleaning the dust from your computers can increase the life of your equipment up to 40%.
4. The proper disposal of electronics through reuse or recycling helps to reduce toxic material from entering our water and soil.
5. Route planning for your daily activities can help you save money on gas and significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
6. Only print what you need and recycle what you print. The average office worker utilizes 10,000 sheets of paper per year. Try reducing your copy size and duplex what you print. Most office software programs offer easy tools for reduction and duplex.
7. Unplug unused electronics because most electronics consume power even when turned off. Cell phone chargers consume electricity even when a phone is not attached.
8. Using Compact florescent lights can save over $30 in electricity over their lifetime.
9. Dust and dirt build-up on a computer increases the amount of heat generated, increasing the workload of your AC.
Make sure you check back every day for a new info!!!!
Todd Sengstack
President
EcoIT, LLC
todd@ecoitpr.com
787.998.0434
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