September 11th, 2007 at 4:40 am
For the eco friendly computer folks, GreenPrint software may be something to look at.
GreenPrint eliminates the unwanted pages when you try to print something from the internet. It’s patent-pending technology analyzes each page before it is sent to the printer for the most common of wasted characteristics e.g. pages with just the URL, banner ad, logo or unwanted legal statements. With that, less paper is used and importantly saving trees and reducing wastage.
The software also incorporates a one click PDF writer, a print preview (called GreenView) and a great reporting feature which keeps track of the number of pages and estimated money you have saved. Buying the enterprise version tracks the number of trees and Carbon Dioxide reduction too.
Currently, they will plant a tree for every copy of GreenPrint sold before March 31 2008. If they reach 500,000 trees before March 31 2008, they´ll match every tree planted with an additional tree, making March 2008 a Million Tree March.
The downside is that it is not free but it may save you money in the long run with less wastage of paper and ink.
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CatherineL said: @ 5:57 pm
September 11th, 2007
Hi - this sounds great. I’m always printing off web pages and u end up using loads of ink with all the graphics. Plus it takes an absolute age. And if it helps the environment that’s even better.
kristarella said: @ 1:48 am
September 12th, 2007
Great idea! I hate printing things out because of the wastage.
Ironically I went to an Environmental Biotechnology lecture and the guy (dealt with odours not trees) hadn’t condensed his notes at all! One powerpoint slide per page! At least he double sided, but it was so unnecessary, it was a bit grotesque really.
The Foo said: @ 5:45 pm
September 13th, 2007
CatherineL: Yes I can’t believe how many pages I waste a month especially printing out from the web. Seriously thinking of getting this software.
Kris: Lol yes ironic isn’t it. Urgh, one powerpoint per page — doesn’t he know he could condense it to multiple powerpoints per page?