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Green Computing

Green computing, or sustainable computing, focuses on environmentally friendly practices in the design, production, use, and disposal of computer systems to reduce technology's environmental impact. The author reflects on their computing habits, acknowledging efforts to minimize energy use but recognizing the need to reduce electronic waste and support sustainable manufacturers. Challenges to fully adopting green computing include the culture of rapid technology upgrades, the higher cost and lower availability of eco-friendly alternatives, and logistical issues with recycling electronic waste.

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Green Computing

Green computing, or sustainable computing, focuses on environmentally friendly practices in the design, production, use, and disposal of computer systems to reduce technology's environmental impact. The author reflects on their computing habits, acknowledging efforts to minimize energy use but recognizing the need to reduce electronic waste and support sustainable manufacturers. Challenges to fully adopting green computing include the culture of rapid technology upgrades, the higher cost and lower availability of eco-friendly alternatives, and logistical issues with recycling electronic waste.

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Green computing, or sustainable computing or Green IT, is the practice of designing, producing,

using, and disposing of computer systems and associated technologies in an environmentally


friendly way. The main aim is to reduce the environmental impact of technology by increasing
energy efficiency, decreasing the use of toxic materials, and encouraging recyclability or
biodegradability of end-of-life products. This methodology has various measures, such as maximizing
energy usage throughout the lifespan of a device, using cleaner energy sources, and maximizing the
hardware lifespan through enhanced reusability and maintainability.

Looking back on my own computing habits, I acknowledge both convergences and divergences with
green computing principles. On the brighter side, I minimize energy use through enabling power-
saving modes in my devices and shutting them off when not used. I also prefer digital forms of
communication compared to paper ones to minimize physical wastage. Still, I understand areas in
which my activities may need adjustment. For example, I find myself upgrading devices too often for
the latest, though not strictly required, compared to what's reasonably necessary, hence generating
electronic wastage. Furthermore, I have not always purchased products from manufacturers that are
dedicated to practicing sustainably, another defining pillar of green computing.

Aligning completely with the principles of green computing comes with some personal challenges.
One major challenge is the prevailing culture of quick technology innovation, which tends to
encourage constant upgrades and replacement of devices. To counteract this trend, there must be a
concerted effort to evaluate the true need for new devices compared to the environmental effect of
replacing older devices. Another obstacle is that environmentally friendly technology alternatives
are less available and more expensive. Though energy-efficient electronics and sustainably
manufactured hardware are increasingly common, they remain less readily available or affordable
than conventional counterparts. Also, complete adoption of green computing entails an assurance of
safe disposal and recycling of electronic waste, which is logistically cumbersome in some places due
to inadequate recycling facilities or programs.

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