How to Reduce The Environmental Footprint of Your IT Gear and Computer
Buy EPEAT-certified equipment., The Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was developed by the Green Electronics Council., Give your old computer to charity The trick here is to make sure that the old computer is still has...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy EPEAT-certified equipment.
EPEAT-certified computers are ranked based on criteria such as power management capabilities, the amount of hazardous material it contains, the amount of recyclable materials used and how easily the unit can be disassembled when it reaches end of life. , No one wants a computer that takes ten minutes to load every web page.
If the computer is not suitable for donation, make sure that you responsibly dispose of it.
Consult the Basel Action Network (www.BAN.org) for a responsible recycler who will not export your computer overseas. -
Step 2: The Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was developed by the Green Electronics Council.
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Step 3: Give your old computer to charity The trick here is to make sure that the old computer is still has useable word processing software and that it can browse the Internet.
Detailed Guide
EPEAT-certified computers are ranked based on criteria such as power management capabilities, the amount of hazardous material it contains, the amount of recyclable materials used and how easily the unit can be disassembled when it reaches end of life. , No one wants a computer that takes ten minutes to load every web page.
If the computer is not suitable for donation, make sure that you responsibly dispose of it.
Consult the Basel Action Network (www.BAN.org) for a responsible recycler who will not export your computer overseas.
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