For all the ways the Internet helps us to cut back on our carbon footprint (GoToMeeting.com anyone…) and reduce our paper trail, it is actually an energy guzzler.

Web companies are a major culprit in energy consumption, which go unnoticed as we check out Facebook wall and Google whatever our hearts’ desire, not to mention running a company website or blog. The best thing we can do is become aware of this extreme use, and cut our carbon emissions as well as switch to more energy efficient gadgets. Here are four basic tips to green your website:

1. Use Energy Star rated gadgets.

2. Switch to a green energy web host like Solar Energy Host.

3. Offset your website with CoCO2.

4. Install Online Leaf for Word Press- a blog plug-in that cuts back on energy use on your site.

(via Dork Adore)