Green Computing
Green computing, green IT or ICT Sustainability, refers to environmentally
sustainable computing or IT. In the article Harnessing Green IT: Principles and
Practices, San Murugesan defines the field of green computing as "the
study and practice of designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of
computers, servers, and associated subsystems—such as monitors, printers,
storage devices, and networking and communications systems — efficiently and
effectively with minimal or no impact on the environment."The goals of
green computing are similar to green chemistry; reduce the use of hazardous
materials, maximize energy efficiency during the product's lifetime, and
promote the recyclability or biodegradability of defunct products and factory
waste. Research continues into key areas such as making the use of computers as
energy-efficient as possible, and designing algorithms and systems for
efficiency-related computer technologies.
Green computing is the environmentally responsible use of computers and
related resources. Such practices include the implementation of
energy-efficient central processing units (CPUs), servers and peripherals as
well as reduced resource consumption and proper disposal of electronic waste
(e-waste). One of the earliest initiatives toward green computing in the United States
was the voluntary labeling program known as Energy Star. It was conceived by
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1992 to promote energy efficiency
in hardware of all kinds. The Energy Star label became a common sight,
especially in notebook computers and displays. Similar programs have been
adopted in Europe and Asia.
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9 Sep 2013
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