When you consider that it takes 12 trees to produce a ton of paper whereas one mature tree can give oxygen to 10 people for a year, it shows the significant value that a tree provides.  Now there is a paperless technology, Electronic Ink.

This can especially benefit the publishing industry given that only 5% of the paper in books is recycled, 35% of books returned to publishers ends up in landfills and a whopping 75,000 trees are needed to produce just one edition of the Sunday New York Times.

E Ink’s electronic ink technology is used in e-books which can store hundreds of magazines, book titles and newspapers within a portable device. The electronic reader has the look and feel of a book as the visual display has an ink on paper appeal, unlike the LCD display, using no backlight. It can be used in any light condition with very little power.  One battery charge can provide for around 7,000 page turns.

Switching over to green energy. Using clean and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power systems, can help the environment and save you money.

Replacing light bulbs. By switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL), 60% less energy would be used compared to regular light bulbs. This change alone can save 300 pounds of carbon dioxide in a year.

Turning Thermostat down in winter, up in summer. Half of the energy used in a home is through heating and cooling. By turning the thermostat down 2 degrees in winter and up 2 degrees in summer, around 2000 pounds of carbon dioxide in a year could be saved just by making this adjustment.

Turning electric devices off when not in use. Turning off your tv, computer, stereo and dvd player can save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide per year.

Using less hot water. A considerable amount of energy is used to heat water. By washing clothes in warm or cold water can save 500 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. Also, installing a low-flow showerhead can save 350 pounds of carbon dioxide in a year.

Insulating and weatherizing your home. 25% of heating costs can be saved by insulating walls and ceilings. This amounts to 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide saved per year. Weatherstripping and caulking can save 1,700 pounds of carbon dioxide every year.

Recycling at home. Recycling half of your household waste can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide in a year.

Replacing filters regularly in furnace and air conditioner. Just by cleaning or changing dirty air filters saves 350 pounds of carbon dioxide in a year.

Run dishwasher only when full load. Running your dishwasher when there is a full load and using the energy-saving setting can save 100 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

Buying recycled paper products. Not only does recycling paper prevent the loss of forests but 70% to 90% less energy is used to make recycled paper.