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To be truly green takes a lot more than just buying energy credits.

Green hosting companies are not created equal. Little Web Feet is in a league-of-green all it's own, and continues to go further than the typical green hosts and web design companies out there.

When it comes to providing good web design and technology we give the discerning environmentally conscious consumer a real alternative.

Our Green Website

OUR SERVERS

use 60% less energy
generate 50% less heat
are entirely powered with electricity derived from solar panels - not offsets
are entirely cooled with electricity derived from solar panels - not offsets
are housed in a data centre that is a member of the Green Building Council
are housed in a data centre that was built using environmentally friendly materials and methods
use LED lights and solar tubes for all the interior lighting

Our Green Office

OUR OFFICE
is LEED certified
is heated and cooled with Geothermal energy
uses collected rainwater for all greywater uses
was built and furnished with recycled or FSC wood and eco-friendly or recycled furniture and materials
is bullfrog powered
is 90% paperless, uses 100% post consumer waste recycled paper at all times, vegetable based ink and waterless printers, and has a no disposable container and BPA plastic policy
solar powered servers OUR WEBSITE
is hosted on our solar powered servers
is monitored and audited by CO2stats
calculates how much electricity our visitors use while on our site, (and all sites we host), and what kind of fuels power their computers
calculates how much of the total network infrastructure our website, (and all the sites we host), use
automatically purchases certified renewable energy certificates every month to offset both our visitor's and network's footprint
Our Green Team OUR TEAM
is committed to reducing their environmental impact and living sustainably
does not use plastic, styrofoam or other disposable containers in the office
only uses energy efficient equipment and appliances in the office
uses non-toxic, biodegradable, fair trade, and organic products and foods in the office wherever possible
walks, cycles or uses public transit during work hours
Our Green Partnerships OUR PARTNERSHIPS
are with local companies and organizations whenever possible
are with companies who have a strong committement to reducing their environmental impact
are with companies that we have personally researched to ensure they meet our mandate
are with companies who can provide an environmentally friendlier alternative to either us or our customers

are with companies or organizations that promote environmental sustainability, social justice and community involvement


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Last Updated on Saturday, 11 July 2009 00:16