Sometimes you make environmentally wise decisions without even knowing it. This was the case with me about a month ago when I had to replace my wife's work computer. She works a couple days a week at my office and when her work computer died we opted to replace it with a laptop instead of a desktop unit. We did this mainly for convenience on our part; she can now take her laptop with her anywhere she goes, she is also able to get some work done at home and not necessarily come into the office in case an issue would arise. I personally tote a laptop with me everywhere I go and use it daily in my line of work, so I know the benefits of being able to work on a laptop anywhere. I also like the fact that I can still do some work at home, if needed, and still be in the presence of my family and not off in a corner or office by myself while I work.
So why is this "Green" you ask? Well according to a recent article that I ran across, here are some key benefits to replacing your new computer with a laptop or notebook instead of a desktop: Laptops require fewer materials and less energy to produce than desktops and use a fraction of the electricity to run. If you choose a laptop over a desktop, you'll save an average of 220 kilowatts-hours per year and about $20 on your annual electric bill.
If one in twenty-three households made its next computer purchase a laptop instead of a desktop, the energy saved could keep the lights on for every household in the entire State of Rhode Island.
Please share my blog with others and share your energy tips with me.
James Gallet
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