Category: Offices & Travel
Level: Bronze
Author: Scagliotti, V.
The Impact: <p>To reduce energy use, prolongs equipment and battery lifespan, and lowers maintenance needs. Include lighting within your considerations. </p>
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Many electronic devices used in laboratories and offices (e.g. computers, monitors, printers, screens, tablets) offer built-in eco-modes or power-saving settings that reduce energy consumption during operation and idle time. By reviewing available settings, activating energy-saving features, and ensuring users are aware of and use them, research groups can reduce electricity consumption without negatively affecting usability, performance, or research quality.
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