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Just recently I purchased a new laptop that is Energy Star rated.  At the end of the day I ensure that my computer is completed powered down, and I try to almost never use my printer.  These are just a few things that I’ve done to “green” up my office.  One of the last things I considered was my website, until I read 10 Easy Ways to Green Your Web Site.  As said by the author Cyrus Patten, “There are lots of reasons to green your web site. They range from economical to moral. Since not all energy is renewable and clean, we all have an obligation to go a bit greener.”  Indeed.

A few points to consider…

• Choose Environmentally Friendly Web Hosting
• Offset Your Carbon Usage
• Simplify Your Design
• Speed Up Your Site
• Consider Your Colors

Read the complete article at Mashable.com.

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Jaszy McAllister is the Head Honcho of Modern Hippie Media and the driving force behind MHMag. Her desire to give voice and document her own personal eco-journey and discovery was the basis of creating Modern Hippie Mag. Outside of being the Editor in Chief, Jaszy is a spokesperson, host, model, actress, and self-professed workaholic, computer junkie. She enjoys good food, good company and dancing her tushy off at local Latin dance clubs.