Following my previous post “Lets use graphic design for social change!” I am creating a series of posts where I will explore 10 ways YOU can use Graphic Design for Social Change. Today’s idea: 7. Commit to eco friendly practises (read more…)
Eco friendly websites!
You may not realise it, but the IT industry has a huge polluting impact on the world It’s estimated that 3 – 4 % of all electricity goes to running computer data centres. Data centres like these give us the internet, hosting all the different websites and allowing you to connect to them. (read more…)
the “fair go” office – (2) internet fax
In our design business we have a principle which we call fair go. We believe a “fair go” should be given to the world we live in. In this series of posts I’m sharing some things we do that not only provide a fair go, but in some cases actually save our business money.
(2) internet fax (fax-to-email)
How much does it cost to offer a fax number to your clients? For us it was $30 line rental a month, plus the $70 setup fee, plus a fax machine that is constantly switched on and using power in case someone decides to send you something. *sigh*
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the “fair go” office – (1) CIS
In our design business we have a principle which we call fair go. Fair go is an Aussie tradition of giving your mates fair treatment, fair wages, fair working conditions … fair go mate! We believe a “fair go” should be given to the world we live in (after all WE have to live in it), and people in developing countries who are struggling to make a crust also deserve a fair go. It’s bigger than “green” or “eco”, it centres around people so we call it a fair go. (read more…)
Our pledge for World Environment Day!
Happy World Environment Day!
World Environment Day is celebrated each year on 5 June all over the world. Its a day when the world can come together to take action and create awareness for positive change for the environment. (read more…)
