Surfing the Green Wave

摘要

If you're still subscribing to the initialed Internet service provider (ISP) that litters America's mailboxes and newsstands with non-recyclable promotional CDs and packaging, you're not alone-but you're also helping support those practices. Even if you have shunned the big, pricey ISPs in favor of a discounted competitor, you may not realize that you can have low prices and a greener Internet experience. Most people have probably never thought much about the environmental impact of their web surfing, but there is one. Logging on not only uses the electricity in your home, but taps into the energy needed to keep your favorite sites up and running.