Scribd
Upload
5 views1 page

Green Computing

Green computing refers to the environmentally friendly use of computers and resources, focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable practices. It aims to promote eco-friendly products and encourage practices like telecommuting and recycling. While it offers advantages such as cost savings and reduced environmental impact, it can also be costly and may involve underpowered equipment.

Uploaded by

diasianoaalfred
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
5 views1 page

Green Computing

Green computing refers to the environmentally friendly use of computers and resources, focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable practices. It aims to promote eco-friendly products and encourage practices like telecommuting and recycling. While it offers advantages such as cost savings and reduced environmental impact, it can also be costly and may involve underpowered equipment.

Uploaded by

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

GREEN COMPUTING

Definition: Green computing, also called green technology, is the environmentally friendly
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.
Aims of green computing
 Use power more efficiently.
 Reduce waste.
 Limit the use of hazardous materials.
 Create eco-friendly products.
 Be sustainable.
 Encourage telecommuting.
 Promote teleconferencing tools.
 Use cloud-based services and applications.
Examples of green computing practice.
 Use liquid-crystal-display (LCD) monitors rather than cathode-ray-tube (CRT)
monitors.
 Recycling ICT products like cartridges, laptops, battery.
 Minimize the use of paper by using e-mail, electronic archiving and properly recycle
waste paper.
 Power-down the CPU and all peripherals during extended periods of inactivity.
 Use notebook computers rather than desktop computers whenever possible.
 Power-up and power-down energy-intensive peripherals such as laser printers
according to need.
Advantages of green computing
 Saving energy and resources saves money.
 Recycling reduce the risk of disposing harmful computer components in the
environments.
Disadvantages of green computing
 Green computing could actually be quite costly.
 Some computers that are green may be considerably underpowered

You might also like