Green Computing and IT Sustainability

Green computing is the study and practice of environmentally sustainable computing or IT.

The goals of green computing are to reduce the use of hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency, and increase the recyclability or biodegradability of products and waste.

Green computing is important for all classes of systems to reduce the environmental effect of their operations.

<p>In 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched Energy Star, a voluntary labeling program.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The estimated environmental footprint of the IT sector is 5-9% of the world's total electricity use and more than 2% of all emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The widespread adoption of sleep mode among consumer electronics resulted from the launch of Energy Star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low magnetic and electrical emissions from CRT-based computer displays, energy consumption, ergonomics, and the use of hazardous materials in construction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initiatives tend to concentrate on greening ICTs themselves rather than on their actual implementation to reduce global warming and environmental degradation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Energy Star program was revised to include stricter efficiency requirements for computer equipment, along with a tiered ranking system for approved products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ARRA allocated over $90 billion to be invested in green initiatives such as renewable energy, smart grids, and energy efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The U.S. Energy Department granted the $47 million towards projects to improve the energy efficiency of data centers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Green digital governance refers to the use of ICT to support environmentally sustainable policies and practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Many governmental agencies continue to implement standards and regulations that encourage green computing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The focus was on government and industry initiatives related to information and communication technologies, the environment, and climate change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>26 US states established statewide recycling programs for obsolete computers and consumer electronics equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The specific focus was to improve the energy efficiency of data centers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Green computing is the study and practice of environmentally sustainable computing or IT.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Green computing is important for all classes of systems to reduce the environmental footprint of the IT sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The goals of green computing are to reduce the use of hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency, and increase the recyclability or biodegradability of products and waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The estimated environmental footprint of the IT sector is 5-9% of the world's total electricity use and more than 2% of all emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched Energy Star, a voluntary labeling program designed to promote and recognize energy efficiency in various technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The focus of the OECD survey on 'Green ICTs' typically includes initiatives that aim to improve the environmental sustainability of information and communication technologies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To align information and communications technology with sustainability goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low magnetic and electrical emissions, energy efficiency, ergonomics, and non-hazardous materials in construction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Green initiatives such as renewable energy, smart grids, and energy efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stricter efficiency requirements for computer equipment and a tiered ranking system for approved products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Projects to improve the energy efficiency of data centers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statewide recycling programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initiatives tend to concentrate on greening ICTs rather than their actual implementation to reduce global warming and environmental degradation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standards and regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of computers and related technology in an environmentally responsible manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Over 90 government and industry initiatives on 'Green ICTs'.</p> Signup and view all the answers