Today is Earth Day, and more than six million Canadians join one billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues.
Here are five tech ideas from your technology team at Dominion Lending Centres detailing how you can help preserve the environment that humans and wildlife depend on.
Technology IdeasRead the Newspaper Online
Read the daily newspaper online. Virtually every newspaper is now published online and many publications even offer enhanced story features like photo galleries, reader feedback forums and more!
Print & Copy Only What's Needed
Many times we print or make extra copies of documents that end up in the recycling bin five minutes later. Make an effort to print only what's needed, and use e-mail and online document storage as often as possible!
E-mail More, Fax Less
Many mortgage professionals have made their mortgage transactions semi or fully paperless. Homebuyers are becoming increasingly tech savvy and, in many instances, prefer to communicate via e-mail, Facebook, or even SMS. Save ink, toner, electricity and paper at every opportunity you can!
Shut Down Computers
Many people leave their computers on 24/7. Try turning off office and household computers or put them on 'sleep' mode at night or whenever you're not using them. You should notice a savings on your next electricity bill!
Re-Writable Storage
Instead of using one-use CDs or DVDs to store computer data, use a fast, re-writable, low power consumption storage device like a USB thumb drive or external hard drive! These devices last for years and are much more durable than a compact disc.
Earth Day Network: http://www.earthday.net/
CNET on Power Usage: http://news.cnet.com/
Wikipedia on Earth Day: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day
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