Trend Micro TrendSetter April 2009

With Earth Day just around the corner, you might be thinking about what steps you can take to help the environment without radically altering your lifestyle or spending a whole lot of money. Fortunately, when it comes to home electronics, you don't have to overhaul your whole setup in order to save energy and be a little kinder to Mother Earth.

While newer electronics tend to require a lot less power to run, there's no need to go on a shopping spree. You can gradually phase in new, power-sipping equipment as the occasion arises. And some investments—say, a $35 "smart" power strip—can be well worth the small outlay in exchange for significant energy savings over time.

Here are just a few small ways you can modify your own office and habits to help the environment:

1. Recycle. Everything from cell phones to computers can now be recycled or reused. Most computer manufacturers now have recycling programs, and cell phones can be donated to a number of charities.

2. When you need a new monitor, get an LCD. Flat-screen LCDs use less energy than plasma monitors, and they're now Energy Star rated. Click here for information from Energy Star on a whole range of home electronics.

3. Reduce "vampire power" with a smart power strip. Many of the devices you use every day pull a fair amount of current even when they're not turned on. A smart power strip can detect when devices are shut off and prevent the flow of current to those devices. Some can also be set down to automatically power down peripheral devices, such as printers, whenever the main device (like your computer) shuts off.

4. Buy electronics that use rechargeable batteries. You'll have to buy fewer disposable batteries, and fewer disposable batteries will end up in landfills.

5. Don't buy it if you don't need it. A lot of people replace their cell phones, MP3 players, and other gadgets as soon as the newest version comes out. If you stick with the old version through a new product release or two saves you money and reduces waste.


Trend Micro Consumer Newsletter \| Security Tips, Tricks, and Updates		April 2009
	5 Ways to Go Green (and Save Green) With Earth Day just around the corner, you might be thinking about what steps you can take to help the environment without radically altering your lifestyle or spending a whole lot of money. Fortunately, when it comes to home electronics, you don't have to overhaul your whole setup in order to save energy and be a little kinder to Mother Earth. While newer electronics tend to require a lot less power to run, there's no need to go on a shopping spree. You can gradually phase in new, power-sipping equipment as the occasion arises. And some investments—say, a $35 "smart" power strip—can be well worth the small outlay in exchange for significant energy savings over time. Here are just a few small ways you can modify your own office and habits to help the environment: 1. Recycle. Everything from cell phones to computers can now be recycled or reused. Most computer manufacturers now have recycling programs, and cell phones can be donated to a number of charities. 2. When you need a new monitor, get an LCD. Flat-screen LCDs use less energy than plasma monitors, and they're now Energy Star rated. Click here for information from Energy Star on a whole range of home electronics. 3. Reduce "vampire power" with a smart power strip. Many of the devices you use every day pull a fair amount of current even when they're not turned on. A smart power strip can detect when devices are shut off and prevent the flow of current to those devices. Some can also be set down to automatically power down peripheral devices, such as printers, whenever the main device (like your computer) shuts off. 4. Buy electronics that use rechargeable batteries. You'll have to buy fewer disposable batteries, and fewer disposable batteries will end up in landfills. 5. Don't buy it if you don't need it. A lot of people replace their cell phones, MP3 players, and other gadgets as soon as the newest version comes out. If you stick with the old version through a new product release or two saves you money and reduces waste. < Back to main page
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