Scribd
Upload
41 views3 pages

Green Computing

Green Computing refers to using computers and accessories in an environmentally sustainable way by minimizing impact on the environment. It aims to reduce hazardous chemicals and increase energy efficiency in devices. It also promotes recycling electronic components. Many countries have adopted programs to reduce energy consumption in electronics through initiatives like Climate Savers and Green Grid.

Uploaded by

Sowmya
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
41 views3 pages

Green Computing

Green Computing refers to using computers and accessories in an environmentally sustainable way by minimizing impact on the environment. It aims to reduce hazardous chemicals and increase energy efficiency in devices. It also promotes recycling electronic components. Many countries have adopted programs to reduce energy consumption in electronics through initiatives like Climate Savers and Green Grid.

Uploaded by

Sowmya
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Green Computing

Green Computing refers to the method of using environmentally sustainable


computers and accessories. It aims to design, manufacturing, use and disposal of
computers with minimum or no impact on the environment. The term Green IT is
also used to describe the use of eco-friendly devices in Information Technology.
Green computing aims to reduce hazardous chemicals in computer devices and to
increase their energy efficiency. Green computing also promotes the recycling of
electronic components and parts.

The Green computing concept launched in 1992 when the US Environmental


Protection Agency introduced the Energy Star programme in computer
manufacturing. This lead to the wide spread campaign about the use of
environmentally sustainable electronic devices. The Energy Star programme was
revised in 2006 to implement standard and regulations to manufacture computer
CRTs with low magnetic and X ray emissions. The Extended producer
responsibility model gives responsibility to the user to dispose the device after it
is no longer needed. Many countries already launched recycling programmes for
obsolete computers and other electronic devices.
Energy Saving Programmes
Many countries now adopted programmes to minimize energy consumption in
electronic equipments. The Climate Savers computing initiative is the
programme launched to reduce power consumption in computers. The Green
Electronic Council promotes the manufacturing and sale of Green Computers.
The Green Grid is a global consortium promoting the use of energy efficient IT
devices in data centers and business firms. The Green Comm Challenge is the
organization formed to promote energy conservation techniques in the field of
Information Technology.
Methods
1. Use of a single hardware to run two or more logical computer systems
2. Use of a terminal server system to connect multiple users to transfer datas
into a Central server. The central server will process the datas .This reduces
energy consumption.
3. Power efficiency system can be introduced, so that the computer and
peripherals turn off after a period of time if it is not using. The Hibernating
mode and Advanced power management of modern computers are meant
for this.
4. Power supply efficiency of the PC can be increased to 80% from 70%
efficiency of the present power supply system.
5. Replacement of CRT monitor with LCD or LED monitors.
6. Reduction in the uses of toxic chemicals such as lead, cadmium, mercury
etc. in computer parts.
7. Introduction of recycling programmes in all places to dispose obsolete
devices easily.
8. Promotion of telecommuting systems. This reduces the cost, travel
expenses, carbon dioxide emission from vehicles etc.
Some Green computing tips
1. If you are not using the computer frequently, purchase a small system with
minimum attachments and peripherals.
2. Turn off the computer immediately after the use. Do not keep it in standby
mode. Even in the standby mode, it consumes around 10 watts power.
3. Buy a good quality computer with Energy star. Always observe the power
consumption.
4. Unplug peripherals such as printer, audio system, scanner, modem etc if
these are not using.
5. Do not keep the UPS always switched on. Switch on the UPS only when the
computer is using. If you are using the computer for one or two hours daily,
that is enough for charging the battery. This prevents overcharging of the
battery and reduces the electricity cost.
D.Mohankumar

©dmohankumar.wordpress.com

You might also like