The impact of digital communications on the economy and the environment
Sunday, July 20th, 2008I got into new media and web communications to reduce my carbon footprint. It is working well. I can now reach 2 billion people from my cell phone without leaving my office.
Sure the information superhighway infrastructure has an environmental impact, but it is a lot fewer people traveling and lot less physical footprint on the ground than the massive car, train and plane based structures.
I know it is easier to watch then read so here is a link to some good interactive flash and video presentations on the impact of broadband (high speed internet) on the economy and the environment.
Here is another interesting link to a great blog about broadband and climate change.
To help us understand the impact of digital communications on the environment, here is a simple projected money saving calculation from the NextGenWeb Blog.
Telecommuting takes cars off the road and could deliver $3.9 billion in time and fuel cost savings annually, while drastically reducing traffic, greenhouse gas emissions and America’s dependence of foreign oil.
Are you wondering if you are getting the most economic impact from your didgital communications?
If so, call me 518-320-2613, ask for David.
I’ll be happy to help you reduce your carbon footprint while growing profits, enhancing customer service and product development.