Jagadeesh. U, Anwar Abdullah
Green computing or green IT, refers to environmentally sustainable computing or IT. This report depicts all about 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 biode gradability of defunct products and factory waste. Do you know sending 65 emails is equivalent to driving a car for half a mile, you might not realise it, but by sending even a short email has an impact on the environment. Scientists estimate that an email adds about 4 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere.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 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.Adopting green computing strategies makes sense not only from an ethical, or moral stand-point, but from a commercial stand-point. There are many business benefits achievable through the implementation of a green computing strategy such as cost savings, resilience, disaster recovery, business continuity planning and also public relations.
Green Computing