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For the environmentally
conscious person, recycled
school
supplies will help slow the depletion of our natural resources. The recycled
school supplies at these merchants will save you money too.
Tips for saving energy and the environment at the school and
home:
Use recycled school supplies when possible.
Replace old equipment with "Energy Star" certified models.
An ENERGY STAR qualified computer in sleep mode
consumes about 80% less electricity than it does in full-power mode. Overall, ENERGY STAR qualified
equipment use about half as much electricity as standard equipment. And using less energy keeps utility costs down.
Use energy-saver modes on equipment.
Turn off equipment and lights unless in use.
Consider ink-jet printers, which use 90% less energy.
Lap top computers use up to 90% less energy.
Schedule an energy audit of your school.
Adjust Office thermostat down at least 2 degrees in winter and up at least 2 in summer.
Also see:
EERE: Building Energy Efficiency
http://www.eere.energy.gov/EE/buildings_Office.html
Saving Energy by Saving Paper
http://eetd.lbl.gov/EA/Buildings/RResearch/Duplexing.html
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