Going Green with Technology 

Submitted by Cellcom

       To celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, Cellcom has taken up the challenge to plant trees and move more customers to paperless billing. If every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspaper, 25 million trees would be saved each year.

        There are also ways to go green with your technology and cell phone.

·         Unplug your device chargers you’re when not using them. Chargers continue to draw small amounts of electricity even when not in use. 

·         Don’t overcharge your battery. Leaving a cell phone on the charger when it’s reached a full charge will not add to the battery life. When a cell phone has reached full charge, unplug both the device and the charger. 

·         Shut down computers at night and use power strips for electronic set ups (computer, printer, speakers or TV, DVD player, cable box). Again, these items continue to draw power and when turned off and ‘unplugged’ by flipping the power strip, energy can be saved on these big ticket items. 

·         Use your cell phone as an alarm clock. Almost all cell phones come with an alarm clock option. By using this function, you could eliminate the need for a plugged in alarm clock.  

·         Sign up for online billing if possible. Most of the technology companies that provide service to your house (cable, internet, cell phone, etc.) offer paperless billing. The average household throws away 13,000 separate pieces of paper each year – many of those pieces are included in billing statements. Online billing is usually faster and easier with online payment options to coincide with the billing. 

         Small efforts can add up and these quick green technology tips can help you save money and energy.

        Cellcom is a proud partner with your association, providing discounted wireless plans and business solutions for all members. Cellcom is a locally owned and operated communications services provider throughout Wisconsin and Michigan, with more than 80 retail and agent locations. For more information on Cellcom’s partnership with your organization, contact Tom Swiecichowski, 920-617-7171 or tjs@cellcom.com.  

Cellcom Tech Tip of the Week: 

If you have a voicemail box, you can forward your calls to another number by dialing the following: 

Ø  *90 plus the 10-digit phone number to forward a call to if the line is busy 

Ø  *92 plus the 10-digit phone number to forward a call to if there is no answer 

Ø   *68 plus the 10-digit phone number to forward a call to if the line is busy and if there is no answer 

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