Computers have become part of our lives. We use it to work, to communicate, to get entertainment. It is difficult to imagine life without computers. At the same time, consumers are now increasingly aware of the environment and trying to find a balance between being 'green' or environmentally friendly and use energy consuming devices, which have become part of everyday life.
Arrival of Earth Day, is a good time to consider how you can make changes to our planet and save some money in the process. Here are some simple tips from Lenovo to make your computing experience more environmentally friendly.
Ready, Set, Save!
Adjust your computer settings to switch to 'sleep' after 10 minutes of inactivity. The computer will re-awakened when you touch a keyboard or mouse. You can use the power management of Windows (Control Panel -> Power Options), or using other resources owned by the choice of your PC. For example, if you are using a Lenovo ThinkPad, use the Power Manager or the Battery Maximiser Wizard to set the settings and reduce power consumption.
Let the PC in mode 'suspend' or turn off.
Suspend mode (or sleep) as well as efficient by turning off the computer all night. It only took two to five seconds for your noteboook active again from that mode. By reducing energy usage throughout the year only amounted to 100 kilowatt hour (kWh), you can help reduce harmful emissions of about 40 kilograms per year.
Going to leave the computer for a cup of coffee? Turn off your monitor! If you're not going to use your PC more than two hours, turn off your CPU and monitor at once. Sized 17-inch PC monitor typically consume 100 to 150 watts of power. Although there was surge of energy when the computer is switched on, the amount of energy is still smaller than the energy used when the computer goes on in a long time.
If you are using Lenovo products, you can find out how much energy you save with Lenovo desktops, notebooks and monitors based on specific usage model for various configurations on http://lenovoweb.com/energycalculator.
Lower your electric bill with LCD monitor
LCD monitors use an average energy of 50% to 70% lower in active mode than CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) conventional. With the use of over eight hours a day, saving energy by selecting the same size LCD than a CRT can generally save more than 100 kWh / year.
Lenovo ThinkVision monitors also contain more than 25% of plastic used in consumer recycled plastic mechanical components. Monitor ThinkVision L2251x Wide use of consumer plastic recycled by 65% with the addition of 20% content recycled former industry without new plastic on casisnya.
Make each day as a day of environmentally friendly!
Do not rush to buy the prettiest or the fastest computer! When buying a PC, consider Energy Star rating to identify energy-saving devices. Energy Star power down the computer into sleep mode consuming only 15 watts or less power. This means that the electrical power consumption of about 70% lower than computers without power management features. Desktops, laptops and monitors that meet the 23 requirements of environmental performance criteria can be registered on the EPEAT by the manufacturer in 40 countries around the world.
Do not know where to start looking? Lenovo offers a full range of A and M Series ThinkCentre desktop and ThinkPad notebook series Edge, R, SL, T and W that supports the Energy Star.
Recycle, recycle, recycle!
Once you decide to become fully environmentally friendly, do continue to recycle your old computers and peripherals! With recycling, hazardous metal is extracted and plastic pieces removed and reused to make new products.
Also do not limit your environmentally friendly lifestyle is only on a PC - use recycled paper, put energy saving light bulbs, and reduce printing documents. This is a simple way, but effective way to ensure you enjoy an environment-friendly computing environment.
Happy Earth Day 2010!
Arrival of Earth Day, is a good time to consider how you can make changes to our planet and save some money in the process. Here are some simple tips from Lenovo to make your computing experience more environmentally friendly.
Ready, Set, Save!
Adjust your computer settings to switch to 'sleep' after 10 minutes of inactivity. The computer will re-awakened when you touch a keyboard or mouse. You can use the power management of Windows (Control Panel -> Power Options), or using other resources owned by the choice of your PC. For example, if you are using a Lenovo ThinkPad, use the Power Manager or the Battery Maximiser Wizard to set the settings and reduce power consumption.
Let the PC in mode 'suspend' or turn off.
Suspend mode (or sleep) as well as efficient by turning off the computer all night. It only took two to five seconds for your noteboook active again from that mode. By reducing energy usage throughout the year only amounted to 100 kilowatt hour (kWh), you can help reduce harmful emissions of about 40 kilograms per year.
Going to leave the computer for a cup of coffee? Turn off your monitor! If you're not going to use your PC more than two hours, turn off your CPU and monitor at once. Sized 17-inch PC monitor typically consume 100 to 150 watts of power. Although there was surge of energy when the computer is switched on, the amount of energy is still smaller than the energy used when the computer goes on in a long time.
If you are using Lenovo products, you can find out how much energy you save with Lenovo desktops, notebooks and monitors based on specific usage model for various configurations on http://lenovoweb.com/energycalculator.
Lower your electric bill with LCD monitor
LCD monitors use an average energy of 50% to 70% lower in active mode than CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) conventional. With the use of over eight hours a day, saving energy by selecting the same size LCD than a CRT can generally save more than 100 kWh / year.
Lenovo ThinkVision monitors also contain more than 25% of plastic used in consumer recycled plastic mechanical components. Monitor ThinkVision L2251x Wide use of consumer plastic recycled by 65% with the addition of 20% content recycled former industry without new plastic on casisnya.
Make each day as a day of environmentally friendly!
Do not rush to buy the prettiest or the fastest computer! When buying a PC, consider Energy Star rating to identify energy-saving devices. Energy Star power down the computer into sleep mode consuming only 15 watts or less power. This means that the electrical power consumption of about 70% lower than computers without power management features. Desktops, laptops and monitors that meet the 23 requirements of environmental performance criteria can be registered on the EPEAT by the manufacturer in 40 countries around the world.
Do not know where to start looking? Lenovo offers a full range of A and M Series ThinkCentre desktop and ThinkPad notebook series Edge, R, SL, T and W that supports the Energy Star.
Recycle, recycle, recycle!
Once you decide to become fully environmentally friendly, do continue to recycle your old computers and peripherals! With recycling, hazardous metal is extracted and plastic pieces removed and reused to make new products.
Also do not limit your environmentally friendly lifestyle is only on a PC - use recycled paper, put energy saving light bulbs, and reduce printing documents. This is a simple way, but effective way to ensure you enjoy an environment-friendly computing environment.
Happy Earth Day 2010!
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