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Blue Computing

Green computing focuses on the efficient use of computing resources to minimize environmental impact, emphasizing power efficiency, recyclability, and proper disposal of electronic waste. Initiatives like the Power Star labeling program promote energy-efficient hardware, while practices such as telecommuting and power management can further reduce the ecological footprint of technology use. Overall, green computing requires a systematic approach that involves user behavior, management practices, and regulatory compliance to achieve sustainable outcomes.

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Blue Computing

Green computing focuses on the efficient use of computing resources to minimize environmental impact, emphasizing power efficiency, recyclability, and proper disposal of electronic waste. Initiatives like the Power Star labeling program promote energy-efficient hardware, while practices such as telecommuting and power management can further reduce the ecological footprint of technology use. Overall, green computing requires a systematic approach that involves user behavior, management practices, and regulatory compliance to achieve sustainable outcomes.

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Green Computing

Green computing is the study and practice of using computing resources


efficiently. The primary objective for such a program is to account for the triple
bottom line, an expanded spectrum of values and criteria for measuring
organizational (and societal) success. The goals are similar to chemistry: reduce
the use of hazardous materials, maximize power efficiency during the product’s
lifetime, and promote recyclability or biodegradability of defunct products and
factory waste.

Modern technology relies upon a complicated mix of people, networks and


hardware. As such, a green computing initiative must be systematic in nature, and
address increasingly sophisticated problems. Elements of such a solution may
comprise items such as end user satisfaction, management restructuring,
regulatory compliance, disposal of electronic waste, telecommuting, virtualization
of server resources, power use, thin client solutions, and return on investment
(ROI).

Green computing is the environmentally responsible use of computers


and related resources. Such practices include the implementation of power-
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 towards green computing in the United

States was the voluntary labeling program known as Power Star. It was conceived

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by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1992 to promote power

efficiency in hardware of all kinds. The Power Star label became a common sight,

especially in notebook computers and displays. Similar programs have been

adopted in Europe and Asia.

Government regulation, however well-intentioned, is only part of an overall green


computing philosophy. The work habits of computer users and businesses can be
modified to minimize adverse impact on the global environment. Here are some
steps that can be taken:

i. Power-down the CPU and all peripherals during extended periods of


inactivity.
ii. Try to do computer related tasks during contiguous, intensive blocks of
time, leaving hardware off at other times.
iii. Power-up and power-down power-intensive peripherals such as laser
printer according to need.

Teleconferencing and telepresence technologies are often in green computing


initiatives. The advantages include: increased worker satisfaction, reduction of
greenhouse gas emission related to travel, and increased profit margins as a
result of lower overhead costs for office space, heat, and lighting among other
overheads.

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The savings are significant: the average power consumption for U.S.
office buildings is over 23 kilowatt hours per square foot, with heat, air
conditioning and lighting accounting for 70% of all power consumed. Other related
initiatives, such as hoteling reduce the square footage per employee as workers
reserve space only when they need it. Many types of jobs-sales, consulting, field
service-integrate well with this technique. (Sound from the internet)

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