Comments on: 20 Simple Ways to Help the Environment by Using Your Computer http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:38:32 +0200 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jen http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-379917 Jen Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:01:18 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/#comment-379917 Sending usable items (especially electronics) to the landfill DOES NOT help the environment. Sell them or donate them instead. Look into Freecycling too. If they are no longer usable, recycle them. Electronics are full of heavy metals that are toxic. They should never just be "thrown out". Using a computer without any lights on is indeed harmful to your vision. And shopping online might save you time and money, but the net effect on the environment is probably no better, and maybe worse. Think about how that product has to get to your door. How many airplanes and trucks are involved? It's much better to search for products that are produced locally - that have less distance to travel to get to you. Buy food that is grown on farms near your town, or if you have room, grow your own. Buy clothing, jewelery and home décor items from local craftspeople. Or shop at second-hand stores. Many stores are run by charitable organizations, so not only do you get a good deal, but you help your community too. Sending usable items (especially electronics) to the landfill DOES NOT help the environment. Sell them or donate them instead. Look into Freecycling too. If they are no longer usable, recycle them. Electronics are full of heavy metals that are toxic. They should never just be “thrown out”.

Using a computer without any lights on is indeed harmful to your vision. And shopping online might save you time and money, but the net effect on the environment is probably no better, and maybe worse. Think about how that product has to get to your door. How many airplanes and trucks are involved? It’s much better to search for products that are produced locally – that have less distance to travel to get to you. Buy food that is grown on farms near your town, or if you have room, grow your own. Buy clothing, jewelery and home décor items from local craftspeople. Or shop at second-hand stores. Many stores are run by charitable organizations, so not only do you get a good deal, but you help your community too.

]]> By: mitch k booth http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-379635 mitch k booth Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:48:29 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/#comment-379635 You mentioned throwing out several usable items; I would say give away or recycle, not everyone is on line these days. Just a thought. You mentioned throwing out several usable items; I would say give away or recycle, not everyone is on line these days. Just a thought.

]]> By: Jes extender http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-286197 Jes extender Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:43:03 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/#comment-286197 Nice tips, more people should read this Nice tips, more people should read this

]]> By: Julia http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-130819 Julia Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:23:20 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/#comment-130819 Yesterday in church we talked about a comparison between ancient Rome and developed countries like America today. Just because we are on top of the world at the moment doesn't mean we have the right to do whatever we want. You will most likely not go to heaven if you're as careless and selfcentered enough that simply turning off a switch is too bothersome. "Leave it to the later generations..." There will be no later generation if we continue to be as wasteful and conceited. Just because you are trapped in your own comfort bubble without a care about the rest of the world doesn't mean the rest of the world shouldn't deserve the right to live.If one day were to switch lives with those we are effecting now by "living in comfort", what would you say then? It's not about living in comfort for 95% of the world. For most it's about life and death.Just because we are on top of the world does not mean we shouldn't care for the rest of it. Great article! Very helpful non fuss ways to help the enviroment. Yesterday in church we talked about a comparison between ancient Rome and developed countries like America today. Just because we are on top of the world at the moment doesn’t mean we have the right to do whatever we want. You will most likely not go to heaven if you’re as careless and selfcentered enough that simply turning off a switch is too bothersome. “Leave it to the later generations…” There will be no later generation if we continue to be as wasteful and conceited. Just because you are trapped in your own comfort bubble without a care about the rest of the world doesn’t mean the rest of the world shouldn’t deserve the right to live.If one day were to switch lives with those we are effecting now by “living in comfort”, what would you say then? It’s not about living in comfort for 95% of the world. For most it’s about life and death.Just because we are on top of the world does not mean we shouldn’t care for the rest of it. Great article! Very helpful non fuss ways to help the enviroment.

]]> By: rawr http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-123652 rawr Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:02:16 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/#comment-123652 um do you have any other helpful ways you can use your computer to help the earth um do you have any other helpful ways you can use your computer to help the earth

]]> By: Bryan Migliorisi http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-91138 Bryan Migliorisi Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:21:27 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/#comment-91138 Another great way to use your computer is by using The Staga Network at http://www.staga.net - it lets you connect with people who live near you and give things away to them. The end result is less trash and the ability to re-use things that are probably not trash anyway. Plus, you get the satisfaction if knowing that the things you spent money on are not ending up in some landfill. Another great way to use your computer is by using The Staga Network at http://www.staga.net – it lets you connect with people who live near you and give things away to them. The end result is less trash and the ability to re-use things that are probably not trash anyway. Plus, you get the satisfaction if knowing that the things you spent money on are not ending up in some landfill.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-86218 Anonymous Sat, 24 May 2008 10:39:49 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/#comment-86218 thanks! very useful info thanks! very useful info

]]> By: Adrienne http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-83936 Adrienne Wed, 07 May 2008 16:42:54 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/#comment-83936 Great effort! I'm not so sure about your tip to shop online, however. You - personally - save gas, yes. But what about the resources and gas it takes to get that book or other product delivered to your house? It sometimes is much more costly. Check out local thrift stores or used book facilities. Libraries are great because people share the books by returning them when they're finished. You can even read books online much like your mention of doing the same with the daily newspaper. Reading through some of the negative comments ... some people are shamefully selfish. I thought there were people who just couldn't find the time to learn and practice ways to reduce energy. But to see so many people that outright don't care - and to even take the time to read and post to a blog about a topic they're against... Craziness. The more people who get into the mindset of saving a plastic bag today, the less people who will waste 10 tomorrow. We must build and come together in all of our individual choices. Great effort!

I’m not so sure about your tip to shop online, however. You – personally – save gas, yes. But what about the resources and gas it takes to get that book or other product delivered to your house? It sometimes is much more costly.

Check out local thrift stores or used book facilities. Libraries are great because people share the books by returning them when they’re finished. You can even read books online much like your mention of doing the same with the daily newspaper.

Reading through some of the negative comments … some people are shamefully selfish. I thought there were people who just couldn’t find the time to learn and practice ways to reduce energy. But to see so many people that outright don’t care – and to even take the time to read and post to a blog about a topic they’re against… Craziness.

The more people who get into the mindset of saving a plastic bag today, the less people who will waste 10 tomorrow. We must build and come together in all of our individual choices.

]]> By: Cristina Guzman http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-73517 Cristina Guzman Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:20:10 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/#comment-73517 I like the ideas I like the ideas

]]> By: Rob http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-73137 Rob Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:32:22 +0000 http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/10/15/20-simple-ways-to-help-the-environment-by-using-your-computer/#comment-73137 I think that doing whatever you can to help the environment is good, there are pros and cons to using the computer for certain things, but if anyone plans on ignoring the future of humanity than that would make you just as bad as bush, you cant just vote and think youve done your part, we all need to be apart of one thing, just like the democracy and the president, its us and the earth, the earth doesnt treat us bad thou, but we all know how we treat it, and in turn existance. using a computer can help alot of things, you dont neccisarily have to buy things but it can be used and there are far more goods than bads... nows all we need is zero point energy and our own greenhouses. I think that doing whatever you can to help the environment is good, there are pros and cons to using the computer for certain things, but if anyone plans on ignoring the future of humanity than that would make you just as bad as bush, you cant just vote and think youve done your part, we all need to be apart of one thing, just like the democracy and the president, its us and the earth, the earth doesnt treat us bad thou, but we all know how we treat it, and in turn existance. using a computer can help alot of things, you dont neccisarily have to buy things but it can be used and there are far more goods than bads… nows all we need is zero point energy and our own greenhouses.

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