GREEN COMPUTING
ABSTRACT
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
Green cycle:
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 labelling 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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