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Communication Package September 2012 (Green Off. Prog.)
Communication Package September 2012 (Green Off. Prog.)
A small individual effort on its own is a start but if we duplicate it many times we
can have a collective impact on reducing our footprint.
• Turning off your computer at night equates to a saving Replacing incandescent bulbs with CFL will use 60-
of approximately 1 tree or $4 per person per year 75% less energy due to:
• 1 ton of paper requires approximately 3 ton of wood • Decreased Wattage (Approx. 4 times less)
• A typical desktop computer uses at least 65 watts per
hour • Increased Life Span (Up to 10 times longer)
• A typical monitor uses at least 35 watts per hour, also • Cost = Wattage/1000 x Time Used x Electricity
with the screen saver on. An Energy Star monitor will Rate ($/kWh)
reduce your consumption to approximately 2 watts
• If you are away from your desk and set your computer
to standby you will reduce your consumption to
approximately 6 watts
Did you know?
Unplug your computer monitor when you leave for the day.
Most monitors only take a few seconds to warm up and turn
on.
Did you know?
Over two thirds of water use in the average office takes place
in the washrooms, where substantial savings can be made.
A leaking toilet may not be seen or heard but can waste more
than 16,000 litres of water in a year.
Did you know?
A full flush toilet can use upt to 15 litres of water for every
flush, whereas half flush uses less than 6 litres.