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350.org Is Greening the Planet with Lean, Green IT

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In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. Find out how they're greening the planet and using the leanest greenest IT possible. They have no infrastructure beyond that, which is why cloud computing is regarded as green IT.

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Why TechSoup Product Donations and Donors Are Green

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This isn't a comprehensive list of all our donor partners' environmental activities, but this time I'd like to talk about Cisco and Symantec and also about our Green Technology Product Donations. The company is also greening its supply chain. Symantec has formed 18 different Green Teams. Now a bit about us.

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350.org Is Greening the Planet with Lean, Green IT

Tech Soup

In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. Find out how they're greening the planet and using the leanest greenest IT possible. They have no infrastructure beyond that, which is why cloud computing is regarded as green IT.

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Building Refurbished Computers with Volunteers at InterConnection

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It refurbishes IT equipment to very high standards with a largely volunteer workforce, and it is a model program for responsible export of refurbished IT equipment in to developing countries. Most of the computers that the organization works on are donated by local companies and residents. I’m so glad you asked.

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Turning Waste into Beautiful Art

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I'm thrilled to say that one of our winning 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest submissions is TechSoup member Cary Creative Center , or "C3," an organization working to save materials from the landfill by turning them into beautiful art. " Part of a Movement. About the Success Stories Contest.

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10 Holiday Gifts That Give Back

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Buy Books from Your Local, Independent Bookstore. When it comes to spending your holiday dollars, would you rather they went to Amazon and Borders, or to your local economy? For example, A Green Mountain Coffee Roasters sampler of Organic Breakfast Blend, Organic French Roast and Organic Sumatran Reserve is $26.95.

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10 Amazing Environmental Nonprofits You Need to Know About

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Our recently completed 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest winners and finalists are an impressive group, showcasing the broad reach and impact of TechSoup member charities doing environmental work. Volunteers use Adobe Acrobat to create online forms to expedite communications with exhibitors, food vendors, and speakers.