Green Practices

Most of us generally know that with everyone, everywhere connected on the Internet, that it generates energy consumption and environmental impacts from the global use of the Internet. There are both pros and cons to Internet usage… while it is a huge energy consumer, the upside is that it may be a more efficient method in business practices to getting the work done. Collectively, this makes a significant impact on the environment.

Embedded in this brilliant infographic from Wordstream, here are some shocking statistics and data from global Internet use:

Total global population is estimated to be connected by 2017
61 Billion kWh – US Power consumption of 10.3 Million data centers
2000-2006 : Internet traffic increased 32 Million %, Energy consumption up 200%
62 Trillion Spam emails produce the equivalent of the emissions of 1.6 Million cars
Per month Google produces 260,000 kg of CO₂

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Thursday, 19 April 2012

Green Strategies – Small Business Survey [Infographic]

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April 19, 2012

Green Strategies

Eco-friendly, green strategies are good for the environment and are also good for business as it helps build solid positive relationships with customers who will make a connection with the green conscious business. The green environmental sector is big business, with 2011 revenue estimates at nearly $330 Billion.

During February 2012 Office Depot surveyed over 1000 small businesses to gauge information on implementation of green strategies and use of green products across operations. The small business results in this infographic were surprising, with:

70% to implement green strategies in the next 2 years
61% of small businesses currently implementing green practices
82% having a recycling green strategy
56% learning about green products online

Concerns by small business implementing green strategies and products:

39% concerned with the cost
21% concerned about lack of green strategy and product options
13% concerned about clarity around going green
13% cite concerns on quality of green programs / products, and
11% state lack of time as a concern

Source: BusinessWire

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