There are many things we can do to reduce our carbon footprint from technology. Most electronic devices continue to use power even when they are in the “sleep” mode. Power adapters for phone charging, computer peripherals, and accessories continue to draw anytime they are plugged in! These “phantom loads” add up to hundreds of wasted kilowatts over the weeks, months, & years!
Check out these simple recommendations from Georgia College Information Technology to help you reduce your carbon impact:
Georgia College Green Initiative 