Green computing or green IT, refers to environmentally sustainable computing or IT. In the article Harnessing Green IT: Principles and Practices,
San Murugesan defines the field of green computing as "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 goals of
green computing are similar to green chemistry; reduce the use of
hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency during the product's
lifetime, and promote the recyclability or biodegradability of defunct
products and factory waste. Research continues into key areas such as
making the use of computers as energy-efficient as possible, and
designing algorithms and systems for efficiency-related computer
technologies.
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