Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green IT?

What is “Lime-Aid”? Who should use it?

How do Green IT policies help the environment?



What is Green IT?
According to webopedia.com, Green IT (or green computing) is "the study and using of computer resources in an efficient way. Green IT starts with manufacturers producing environmentally friendly products and encouraging IT departments to consider more friendly options like virtualization, power management and proper recycling habits." Green IT, in other words, is a movement of IT professionals and departments who believe that everyday computing is taking a toll on the environment and who have decided to manage and decrease, their company's carbon footprint. [ top ]

What is “Lime-Aid”? Who should use it?
The idea for Lime-Aid came about as our company (LimeLeap) was in the process of re-configuring ourselves. You see we are an IT company, and as we began to craft our new eco-friendly initiatives around Green IT service offerings, we ran the numbers and noticed that with very small changes to our business model, we could create huge changes in the footprint we and our clients on the environment. In other words, our service wouldn't change; we would just administer these services in a different, more eco-conscious way. It's a novel idea, but certainly there has to be someone else doing this. I mean it makes sense right; eco-conscious practices - like turning off computers and monitors, telecommuting, and responsible printing - save time and money. In other words, eco-friendly business is also smart business. There certainly are other companies - IT companies even - who have devoted themselves to sustainable technology solutions. And along the way, we read their websites and blogs, watched their videos, and got a good idea of how they do things. As with any subject, in the internet era, a simple google search for "Green Business Practices" turns up thousands upon thousands of search results. What we hope Lime-Aid will be is a central hub - a gateway of sorts - with a community built around it so the idea of greening your business is not so daunting. We have compiled information on green business practices, put together news and video feeds, created a calendar of events, among other things in order to give those interested in eco-conscious business a stop to go to in this vast web of knowledge we call the internet. In the future, we hope to build a community of like-minded entrepreneuers and businesses, which will freely share their stories and information making it easier for all of us to become more socially responsible businesses. [ top ]

How do Green IT policies help the environment?
The short answer is tremendously. For example, if 20 companies were to turn off their machines every night (using power managment technology), 285 metric tons of C02 would not be released into the atmosphere. Additionally, the company would save almost $10,000. Imagine the monetary savings and the environmental boon if 200 or 2,000 or 20,000 companies adopted this simple Green IT practice. Additionally, with remote access technology becoming better and better, true Green IT allows for telecommuting, which according to our calculations, would prevent 339 metric tons of CO2 from being released into the atomosphere for every 30 employees who telecommute two days a week as opposed to driving.[ top ]