Green Computing


Green computing is the use of information technology (IT), including computing devices, equipment and systems, in energy-efficient and eco-friendly ways. It is also known as sustainable computing, sustainable IT or green IT.

Technique Overview

Green Computing

Green Computing Definition

Green computing is the environmentally responsible use of computers and related equipment, including monitors, printers, storage devices, and networking systems. Green computing means using IT equipment efficiently and effectively with minimal or no impact on the environment. Green computing involves reducing the environmental impact of technology at all stages: not only when devices are being used, but also during the manufacturing of the products and in the eventual recycling or disposal of the equipment.

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  • Barts Health NHS Trust (2010) PC Power Management (Online). Available at https://map.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/pc-power-management
  • Borgini, J. (2024) 8 green computing best practices (Online). Available at https://www.techtarget.com/searchdatacenter/tip/8-green-computing-best-practices
  • Connors, T (2007) How Energy Star Works (Online). Available at https://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/construction/green/energy-star
  • Harmon, R. R. & Auseklis, N. (2009) Sustainable IT Services: Assessing the Impact of Green Computing Practices, PICMET 2009 Proceedings, August 2-6, Portland, Oregon.

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