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==Computing and sustainability==
==Computing and sustainability==


The low cost [[Inveneo]] computer is claimed to use only a sixth as much electricity as six Inveneo computers.
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[http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives/cleancomputing/ VIA Clean Computing] is a commercial site describing several initiatives to make computing more sustainable.
Computing can be made more sustainable in several ways. Better practices (like hibernation, screens switching off instead of going to screensavers, and just switching off or hibernating when the computer is not in use) can save power. More efficient coding means computers use less power and need less powerful hardware.
 
See also [[Greenlivingpedia:Green computing]].
 
===Recycling===
Computers' mother boards{{fact}} contain heavy metals, and should not be disposed of with ordinary garbage.
 
Recycling of computers in countries such as China can lead to serious health problems, due to inadequate safety measures in handling toxic components of the waste.
 
Companies that recycle computers and electronic goods include SIMS E-recycling.


==See also==
==See also==

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Introduction

Various appropriate technologies in information and communication technology are mentioned at the Wikipedia article on appropriate technology, and some encyclopedic articles are linked from there.

ICT in Africa

From a Soulbeat Africa newsletter (from The Communications Initiative):

  • The African Information Society Initiative: Africa's Vision to Digital Opportunities is the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa 's (ECA) work programme to use information and communication technology to accelerate economic and social development in ECA's 53 member states in Africa.
  • Building ICT4D Capacity in and by African Universities
  • Imfundo Project - Sub-Saharan Africa: This Department for International Development (DFID) initiative aims to transform the education sector in Africa through the use of ICTs. It is dedicated to finding new ways to improve the training of teachers, identify the most effective way to improve the management and support of teachers in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, using new technologies where appropriate.
  • PICTA Bulletin: This monthly (online) publication provides information on activities of members in the Partnership for ICTs in Africa (PICTA), and news on ICT-related activities in Africa.

ICT in Asia

Computing and sustainability

The main article for this category is Sustainable computing

Computing can be made more sustainable in several ways. Better practices (like hibernation, screens switching off instead of going to screensavers, and just switching off or hibernating when the computer is not in use) can save power. More efficient coding means computers use less power and need less powerful hardware.

See also

External links

  • Tectonic - technology with a focus on open source software, and Africa.

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Pages in category "Information technology"

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