Green Tips for July

Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by admin in Trends

An average 24kg PC burns 240kg of fossil fuels, produces 22 kg of harmful chemicals and consumes 1.5 tons of water. On the contrast, the manufacture of cars or fridges only consumes between one and two their weight in fossil fuels. As importantly, computers contain hazardous substances including lead, cadmium and mercury which pollute the air, soil, water and eventually people.

So, my green tip for the day is:

Switch your computers and other digital equipment OFF when you are not using them.

Instead of buying new, buy a recycled computer – it’s cheaper and easier on the environment.

Instead of a PC, use a laptop because of its size, it uses less energy.

If you are buying a new PC or laptop go to at www.epeat.net and find a computer make that has been certified as more environmentally friendly.

And finally, don’t dump your old hardware, return it to the manufacturers so that they can re-use parts and get rid of it SAFELY or contact Computer Scrap Recycling www.computerscraprecycling.co.za who offer the controlled collection, safe transporting, and environmentally sound storage and dismantling of e-Waste (electronic and electrical waste).