HughesNet and 5 Simple Ways to Go Green
Go Green with HughesNet
Going Green is the new buzz phrase these days, but what does it really mean and how can you get involved?
Going Green is the basic concept of making changes that benefit the environment, or make a small imprint. We all hear about natural resources, hybrid vehicles, and solar power, but there are other small changes you make to help out mother earth.
- BYOB - Bring Your Own Bag. Plastic consumes our landfills. Most stores sell canvas bags for under $4, or reuse your plastic/paper bags. Don’t feel like spending alot on bags all at once? Start by buying one, and then purchase another the next time if its needed.
- Turn Off the Lights - Its sounds so simple, and it is. Turn off the lights when no one is in the room. Go a step further and buy CFL bulbs which last longer and use less energy.
- Unplug Unused Electronics - Many people don’t realize that although the electronic device is turned off, it still pulls electricity. Unplug devices when not in use or plug into a surge protector.
- Ride a Bike - Not everyone is a road warrior when it comes to bikes, but when the weather is nice, try riding your bike or walking to places within a 2 mile radius. This not only helps cut down your carbon footprint, but also helps the waistline.
- Go Paperless - check with your providers to see if they offer online billing. Cutting back on the amount of paper used to print out your monthly bill not only saves trees, but also protects your privacy (no need to worry about your information leaking out in the trash, no more shredding).
HughesNet not only brings satellite broadband to rural areas, it also provides earth friendly electronic online billing. You can view your current and past bills online and cut out the paper waste. With Hughes Net’s Customer Care portal you’ll be able to:
- View bills online
- Make payments online
- Change your billing address
- Update bank information
- View current news and events
- Check your email
- Customize the portal