Earth Day 2022 is April 22. 

This globally-recognized day is our annual reminder to consider the environment and take stock of our efforts to preserve the planet's future.

Most tech companies aren't huge organizations with international influence, thousands of employees, and billion or even trillion-dollar market capitalization. So what can smaller companies do to elevate their environmental stewardship? 

Here are some ideas.

Reuse or donate old electronics

Some organizations throw away functional electronics on a regular schedule. This practice contributes to creating 55 million tons of electronic waste every year. 

Businesses can help shrink that number by donating old devices that still work to organizations like these: 

• World Computer Exchange

• Tech Soup

• The Freecycle Network

Manage and reduce energy use

If your organization operates or relies on a data center, you can help the environment by limiting energy consumption. Some of the ways to do this include:

• Consolidate or relocate servers

• Adopt best practices for operating data centers, like using outside cooling

• Migrating services to the cloud

• Use updated technology