Staff
Did you know? The United States would save $4 billion worth of electricity if all office computers were set to sleep mode when not in use.
As University of Michigan staff members, we can't achieve this goal alone, but we can make a difference. We have an opportunity as leaders and best to guide the way in practicing sustainable computing. Please join us in this endeavor.
Take Action
What You Can Do to help whenever and wherever you're using technology
- Eliminate vampire power or power consumed by electronics when you're not using them
- Manage your power use by making a few simple changes
- Measure your impact using power meters you can check out at the U-M Library
- Learn the truth about computing myths you may have heard
- Reconsider printing; and print responsibly when you do
- Apply the three Rs of computing: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Consider the ways staff can encourage faculty to urge students to reduce their printing
- Discover Where Sustainable Computing is Happening around campus
- View the list of campus-developed sustainable Best Practices @ Home and Best Practices @ the Office
Spread the Word
Download posters to share with others.
 Reducing Energy Usage |
 Reducing Printing |