Answer to Question #177259 in Computer Networks for Sheron

Question

Is video conferencing really a viable green alternative to travel for most companies

Answer 1

Yes, this is because;

• Driving or flying and staying in hotel uses a lot of energy which inevitably generates carbon dioxide that contributes to climate change and air pollutants that lead to smog, using video conferencing ensure this does not happen.
• It helps avoid paper littering and bottle of water unlike in a physical meetings.
• Avoid wastage of food that often happens because meeting organizers always orders more food than people in a meeting can consume.
• It saves money and time for the company.