Smart use of technology begins even before your hands touch that cool new gadget. Much of the environmental impact of technology has already happened when you buy your device. Considering the manufacturing process of a chosen device is the critical first step toward sustainable technology use.

By following green purchasing guidelines, in 2018, what was the Scottish Government able to do?

1. Save an amount equal to the weight of 1,081 refrigerators of hazardous waste
2. Reduce their use of materials by an amount equal to the weight of 3,044 elephants
3. Save 53,290 MWh of electricity
4. Save over 5 million US dollars in lifetime cost savings

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