Sustainable Skidmore

Greener Computing

Green computing is the environmentally responsible use of computers and related resources. Such practices include the implementation of energy-efficient computers and peripherals as well as reduced resource consumption and proper disposal of electronic waste. 

• Power-down your computer and all peripherals during extended periods of inactivity.
• Use a thumb drive or \\datastor folders to transfer files, rather than burning them onto CD or DVD.
• Try to do computer-related tasks during contiguous, intensive blocks of time, leaving hardware off at other times.
• Power-up and power-down energy-intensive peripherals such as laser printers according to need.
• Use LCD monitors rather than older CRT monitors.
• Use notebook computers rather than desktop computers whenever possible.
• Use the power-management features to turn off hard drives and displays after several minutes of inactivity.
• Minimize the use of paper and properly recycle waste paper.
• Dispose of e-waste according to federal, state and local regulations.
• Employ alternative energy sources for your computing needs wherever possible (for example, solar powered rechargers, etc.)