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Cozier, Calmer, Greener Office |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 02 October 2007 04:45 |
" 1. Energy Efficiency: Sure, sure, sure, your boss is paying the utility bill, so why worry about energy efficiency? Because lower usage at work reduces demand & prices grid-wide, reducing your bill at home. To start,
* Change your computer settings so it sleeps when left alone for 3 minutes so it burns less electricity when you're not using it. Always turn off the monitor when you leave the room. And of course, turn off your computer (not just put it to sleep) when you go home for the day.
* Turn off those pesky overhead lights and bring in a lamp from home. A fluorescent bulb in that lamp will reduce electricity usage and create a focused, calm atmosphere.
* If you have a window, lower the blinds and turn them so they are slightly open. "
.... Read the rest of this article from "greenpieceblog.blogspot.com" at: http://greenpieceblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/cozier-c...
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