The following intiatives are being undertaken by ITS in an effort to reduce the negative consequences of computer related activity at Hamilton on the environment.
Old computer equipment is sold to a company for recycling or reuse
30% to 100% recycled paper is used for printers whenever possible
Black and White laser printers use remanufactured/refilled toner cartridge
Reducing
Computers in ITS managed public labs are configured to: shutdown during off hours or reduced power consumption
Computer equipment is purchased annually; one order per vendor and whenever possible orders ship complete.
When provided with the option, new computer equipment is purchased without media and documentation
Server Virtualization - Combined multiple servers on a single piece of hardware thus reducing power and cooling requirements
Multi Processor Core Servers - Purchased multiple servers with multi core technology reducing the number of physical processors thus reducing power and cooling requirements
Rethinking
New computer equipment has energy star ratings
Provide LCD displays as part of computer configurations
Printers in ITS managed public labs are configured with duplex units for 2-sided printing
