Green IT is the practice of using computing resources efficiently.

The primary goal for a Small Business is to impact your “triple bottom line”, that is, your economic, social and environmental impact on your business, people and the planet. Success is measured not only by your bottom line, but the impact your business actions have on people and the planet.

What can you do?

• Use energy efficient monitors, computers, printers and servers
• Use software that powers down equipment when not in use
• Buy recycled paper products and recycle what you buy
• Convert business records from paper to a digital format
• Print only the emails that need to be kept as record
• Proofread on the screen more
• Print fewer drafts of reports and letters
• Recycle technology equipment properly when they become obsolete

• Reduce energy consumption and the amount of trash you throw away
• Reuse as much as you can
• Recycle as much as possible

We lead by example by reducing our own environmental impact through a continually improved performance and we strive to be an informative Green IT resource for our Small Business customers.

Federal, state and local governments currently offer incentives for companies to implement green practices.  Eventually, these energy efficient practices will become mandatory and the incentives will disappear. 

Why not gain an edge over your competition by implementing a Green IT program now?  You have nothing to lose, but excessive operational costs, and everything to gain.  It is a win-win situation for your business and the environment.