Computers and Office Equipment

Author(s): Alexander Spivak, Ashok Kumar and Matthew Franchetti

Pp: 48-51 (4)

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Abstract

A decision to replace computers and office equipment generally should not be based only on electricity demand. Typical decisions may be based on need of specific equipment, or elimination of such need (e.g., fax is no longer needed since company is now using direct fax-to-email system). Most of the savings in the office are associated with reduction or elimination of paper and ink use.

Keywords: Computer, office equipment, EPEAT, energy star, sustainable office management, office equipment energy consumption, office equipment recycling, desktop computer, laptop computer, computer monitor, scanner, copier, laser copier, inkjet copier, fax machine, laser fax machine, inkjet fax machine, multifunction devise, inkjet multi-function devise, inkjet multi-function device, printer, laser printer, inkjet printer.