Simple steps ‘can help make homes greener’

People who are keen to go green by making their use of computers and printer supplies as efficient as possible have been advised there are many simple steps they can take around the home to cut their carbon footprint. The government has set ambitious targets that call...

Save money when printing at home

Consumers across the UK are being placed under considerable financial pressure by rising energy costs. Indeed, uSwitch.com warned recently that since many people are "struggling to absorb" price hikes that were implemented last year, a growing number are...

Colour documents ‘help kids learn’

Students may find it easier to learn if they are presented with teaching materials printed using colour ink cartridges. According to a survey commissioned by Xerox, many items used in classrooms are currently in monochrome, with seven out of ten youngsters saying most...

Open-air photography exhibition comes to Bristol

An open-air exhibition of photographs highlighting the damage that is being done to the planet by the oil industry is set to arrive in Bristol this month. The Tarnished Earth display is taking place at Broadmead and will be the final chance for visitors to view the...

HP highlights recycling efforts

Ink supplies manufacturer HP is looking to improve its green credentials by encouraging users to make their printing operations more sustainable and recycle their old equipment. In an article for PC Advisor, it was noted the firm is projecting there will be a 49 per...

School IT education ‘needs overhaul’

The way pupils are taught about computers in schools in the UK needs a major overhaul to make it fit for the modern era. This is according to professor of the public understanding of technology at the Open University John Naughton, who said in an article for the...