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Printing
- I favor digital. I only print final documents that are used frequently.
- I adapt documents being read on screen to avoid unnecessary printing. For PowerPoint presentations, for example, I print two slides per page.
- I limit printing, and I print on both sides, and in black and white.
- I prefer thin, ink-efficient printing fonts.
- Where possible, I use recycled paper and make sure that used paper is recycled.
- Where possible, I use refillable ink cartridges and make sure they are recycled.
Did you know?
An employee working in an office consumes an average of 70 to 85 kg of paper per month.
It is imperative to ensure that its consumption is reduced and to favor recycling.
Use of devices
SMARTPHONE
- I put my smartphone in "energy saving" mode.
- I turn off the GPS, Wifi and Bluetooth functions when they are not useful to me.
- At work or at home, I use Wifi rather than 4G.
- I prefer "dark mode" (dark background), which consumes less energy.
COMPUTER (consumption and data storage)
- I preferably use a laptop to a stationary computer.
- I configure the computers to go to sleep mode quickly.
- I regularly clear the cache, history and cookies of my computer's browser.
- I delete old emails regularly.
- I lighten the weight of my "PowerPoint" presentations by using:
- lightweight templates/masks;
- the "image compression" function;
- a « PDF » version if I send it by e-mail
- I sort and delete at regular intervals:
- unnecessary emails in all my files
- the documents in the "downloads" folder of my operating system
- the One Drive files that I own, every year or as soon as they become unnecessary (and at each change of position)
- I turn off computers and printers during lunch break and at night.
OTHER DEVICES
- In general, I take care of my equipment to optimize its lifespan.
- I return my landline phone if I no longer use it.
- I turn off the lights when not needed.
- I use low consumption light bulbs.
- I lower the shutters/blinds in case of high temperatures during daylight hours.
Did you know?
IT equipment is responsible for 21% of electricity consumption in offices.
It is essential to optimize its energy consumption in order to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the activity.
Emails (sending)
- I limit sending to essential recipients. I avoid the systematic use of the "reply to all" function in order to reduce unnecessary emails.
- I avoid using photos or logos in the footer and email signature, or I prefer low definition images.
- I prefer to share with a link rather than sending attachments.
- I reduce the size of attachments (convert documents to PDF format, compress files).
- I unsubscribe from rarely consulted mailing lists.
- I manage notifications from internal applications (Teams - Yammer) so as not to systematically receive a notification email.
- I favor collaborative tools, which are often more efficient and economical than emails (many recipients, presence of attachments). I use the right tool for each purpose.
Did you know?
The environmental impact of an email varies depending on the number of recipients, the size of attachments and the storage on a server.
Multiplying the number of email recipients by 10 multiplies its ecological footprint by 4.
Internet searches
- I save frequently visited pages as favorites.
- I type the address/URL of a website directly into the search bar, rather than going through a search engine.
- I systematically close the programs/Internet pages/tabs which are no longer useful to me.
Did you know?
A minute-long internet search consumes 100 Watts on a desktop computer and 20 watts on a laptop computer.
When you enter the URL of a website directly, you divide the greenhouse gas emissions by 4.