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Overview of green computing practices and technologies

Green computing, also known as green IT, refers to environmentally sustainable computing or IT. It is 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.

Overview[edit]

Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing by promoting energy efficiency, reducing resource consumption, and encouraging the use of renewable resources. This involves the implementation of energy-efficient hardware and software, as well as the adoption of recycling and waste management practices.

Principles of Green Computing[edit]

The principles of green computing include the following:

Energy Efficiency: Designing systems that consume less power. This includes the use of Energy Star certified devices, which are designed to be more energy-efficient.

Resource Efficiency: Minimizing the use of non-renewable resources and maximizing the use of renewable resources.

Sustainable Design: Creating products that have a minimal environmental impact throughout their lifecycle.

Recycling and Disposal: Implementing effective recycling and disposal methods to reduce e-waste.

Energy Star[edit]

Energy Star is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that promotes energy efficiency. Devices that meet certain energy efficiency criteria are awarded the Energy Star label, which helps consumers identify products that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Benefits of Green Computing[edit]

Green computing offers several benefits, including:

Cost Savings: Reducing energy consumption leads to lower electricity bills.

Environmental Protection: Decreasing the carbon footprint and reducing pollution.

Improved Public Image: Companies that adopt green computing practices can enhance their reputation as environmentally responsible organizations.

Challenges[edit]

Despite its benefits, green computing faces several challenges:

Initial Costs: The upfront cost of implementing green technologies can be high.

Technological Limitations: Some green technologies may not yet be as efficient or effective as traditional technologies.

Awareness and Education: There is a need for greater awareness and education about the benefits and practices of green computing.

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-'''Green computing''', also known as '''green IT''', refers to 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 impact on the environment.
+{{Short description|Overview of green computing practices and technologies}}
-== History ==
+'''Green computing''', also known as '''green IT''', refers to environmentally sustainable computing or IT. It is 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 concept of [[green computing]] originated in the early 1990s when the [[Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) launched the [[Energy Star]] program. The Energy Star label became a common sight, especially in notebook computers and displays.
+==Overview==
+Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing by promoting energy efficiency, reducing resource consumption, and encouraging the use of renewable resources. This involves the implementation of [[energy-efficient]] [[hardware]] and [[software]], as well as the adoption of [[recycling]] and [[waste management]] practices.
-== Importance ==
+==Principles of Green Computing==
+The principles of green computing include the following:
-Green computing aims to attain economic viability and improve the way computing devices are used. Green IT practices include the development of environmentally sustainable production practices, energy-efficient computers and improved disposal and recycling procedures.
+* '''Energy Efficiency''': Designing systems that consume less power. This includes the use of [[Energy Star]] certified devices, which are designed to be more energy-efficient.
-== Practices ==
+* '''Resource Efficiency''': Minimizing the use of non-renewable resources and maximizing the use of renewable resources.
-=== Virtualization ===
+* '''Sustainable Design''': Creating products that have a minimal environmental impact throughout their lifecycle.
-[[Virtualization]] involves running multiple operating systems on a single physical system and sharing the underlying hardware resources. It can potentially save a significant amount of energy by reducing the need for physical systems.
+* '''Recycling and Disposal''': Implementing effective recycling and disposal methods to reduce [[e-waste]].
-=== Power Management ===
+==Energy Star==
+[[File:Energy Star logo.svg|thumb|right|The Energy Star logo, a symbol of energy efficiency.]]
+[[Energy Star]] is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that promotes energy efficiency. Devices that meet certain energy efficiency criteria are awarded the Energy Star label, which helps consumers identify products that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
-[[Power management]] techniques are used to reduce a system's electricity consumption. This can be achieved by implementing power-saving features in the system's hardware and software.
+==Benefits of Green Computing==
+Green computing offers several benefits, including:
-=== Resource Allocation ===
+* '''Cost Savings''': Reducing energy consumption leads to lower electricity bills.
-Efficient resource allocation can help reduce the number of servers in use, thereby saving energy.
+* '''Environmental Protection''': Decreasing the carbon footprint and reducing pollution.
-== Challenges ==
+* '''Improved Public Image''': Companies that adopt green computing practices can enhance their reputation as environmentally responsible organizations.
-Despite its benefits, green computing is not without its challenges. These include the high initial cost of implementing green computing practices and the lack of awareness about the importance of environmentally friendly computing.
+==Challenges==
+Despite its benefits, green computing faces several challenges:
-== See also ==
+* '''Initial Costs''': The upfront cost of implementing green technologies can be high.
-* [[Energy Star]]
+* '''Technological Limitations''': Some green technologies may not yet be as efficient or effective as traditional technologies.
-* [[Virtualization]]
-* [[Power management]]
+* '''Awareness and Education''': There is a need for greater awareness and education about the benefits and practices of green computing.
-* [[Resource allocation]]
+==Related pages==
+* [[Sustainable computing]]
+* [[Energy efficiency]]
+* [[E-waste]]
+* [[Renewable energy]]
 [[Category:Green computing]]
 [[Category:Environmental technology]]
-[[Category:Sustainable technologies]]
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