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Ah, the joys of digital photography: you can take as many photos as you’d like and erase the unflattering ones without wasting film or development chemicals. When it comes to sharing your favorite snaps, there are many options to keep it green, too. Reduce printing by uploading your favorite photos in an online gallery, easy for sharing, or print one on a mug to give to your favorite coffee lover at the office – you know, the one who is always using the disposable cups.

As for charging your trusty sidekick, here’s a few things you can do to keep your power high and your footprint light. First, as you might know by now, unplug your camera charger when it’s not in use. Remember: you can save over 1,000 lbs of carbon dioxide and $256 per year by unplugging your out-of-use appliances. If your camera uses AA batteries, look for the highest capacity NiMH (2500 to 10000mAh) or use smart batteries (like Hybrio) which hold their charge when you’re not using them, allowing you to recharge less often.

Finally, be nice to your camera so that it will have a long life. Use a case to protect the lens and, especially if you find yourself the crazy photographer at a bar / bachelorette / wedding / ridiculous event, try using the wrist wrap string (which commonly comes with most cameras) to make sure your camera doesn’t get away from you and end up shattered on the ground.