Green computing, or green information technology (IT), refers to environmentally sustainable computing. It is the study and practice of using computing resources efficiently by designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of computers, servers, and associated subsystems (such as monitors, printers, storage devices, and networking and communication systems) with minimal or no impact on the environment. Green computing strives for economic practicality and improved system performance while satisfying social and ethical responsibilities. Green computing includes the dimensions of environmental sustainability, energy efficiency economics, and total cost of ownership (which includes the cost of disposals and recycling)."[1]
Green computing can be made more sustainable in several ways including:
- Placing the computer in hibernation mode
- Switching the computer screen off instead of using screensavers
- Turning the computer off when it is not in use
Each of these examples can save power. More efficient coding means computers use less power and need less powerful hardware.
