What can I do to "green" my technology use?

•Enable power management on your computer.
•Power down the computer and monitor when not in use.
•Consider plugging your computer and peripherals into a power strip with an on/off switch and turn the entire power strip off when not in use.
•Think before you print. Do you really need a paper copy?
•Use recycled paper if possible
•Use Print Preview to review your job before printing it
•Print in black and white whenever possible.
•Print two-sided whenever possible.
•Reuse unnecessary print jobs as scratch paper.
•Advertise events, parties, etc. electronically or with chalk instead of print-outs.
•Recycle!
◦Use the recycling bins around campus to recycle paper, glass, aluminum, and plastic
◦Toner on campus can be brought to ISR for recycling
◦Beloit College computers and laptop batteries can be brought to ISR for recycling
◦Find a computer recycling location◦Recycle used alkaline batteries, DVDs, CDs, or floppy disks in the AV office in Mayer Hall
•Use email instead of faxes
•If you are in the market for a new computer at home, consider buying an Energy Star compliant computer
•If it's possible, download software from the web instead of purchasing a physical installation disc