Green computing

is the environmentally responsible use of computers and related resources

NEED

 leaving the computer on when not in use (CPU and fan consume power, screen savers consume power)

 CPU uses 120 Watts CRT uses 150 Watts 8 hours of usage, 5 days a week = 562 KWatts if the computer is left on all the time without proper power saver modes, this can lead to 1,600 KWatts for a large institution, say a university of 40,000 students and faculty, the power bill for just computers can come to $2 million / year

 how many of you print out your emails or meeting agendas printing out partial drafts for a paperless society, we tend to use more paper today than before computer-prevalence

 manufacturing techniques Packaging disposal of computers and components

LEAD It is estimated that between 1997 and 2004, 1.2 billion tons of lead was used in computer components

The problem:
cause damage to the central and peripheral nervous systems, blood system, kidneys, endocrine system and cause negative effects on child brain development lead accumulates in the environment and has toxic effects on plants, animals and microorganisms

MERCURY
is used in
batteries, switches, housing, printed circuit boards

The problem
mercury spreads out in water transforming into methylated mercury which easily accumulates in living organisms it enters the food chain through fish that swim in polluted waters methylated mercury can cause chronic brain damage

 Europe has outlawed using landfills for computer components

the US and Europe export a lot of e-waste to Asian landfills

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 Keep computers and PCs turned off ,when not in use. Disable screen saver. Dont print unless necessary and you are ready Use LCDs instead of CRTs as they are more power efficient

 Use hardware/software with the Energy Star label Energy Star is a seal of approval by the Energy Star organization of the government (the EPA)

 Set low power sleep mode - can still download and perform other routines There are two basic options for putting your laptop to sleep when you're not actively using it, but don't want to completely shut it downStandby or Hibernate.

 Standby is energy conserving, because your entire computer switches to a low-power state. Devices, such as the monitor and hard disks, turn off and your computer uses less power

 Hibernate mode writes an image of what you're currently working on to a special file on your hard drive, and then shuts your computer almost completely off

 Use e-mail to reduce paper work. Add: *Please consider the environment : Do you really need to print this e-mail? Put entire message in subject line(eom).

 Increase use of Internet and your Website. Place information on Web pages, wikis, blogs instead of making paper copies. Online courses consume nearly 90% less energy and produce 85% fewer CO2 emissions

Printing Savings

 If companies can recycle the plastics and other components, this can greatly reduce waste and toxins

Developed countries now have facilities for recycling e-waste

 8: Nokia - regained its top position for eliminating the worst chemicals from many products
still needs to report on its recycling rate percentage

7.3: Dell - still among the top but loses points for not having models free of the worst chemicals
strong support for global take back

7.3: Lenovo - dropping down the rank for not having a clear global take back program
still missing out on products free of the worst chemicals on the market

7: Sony Ericsson - among the top with clear timeline to have products free of the worst chemicals by 2008
need better chemicals take back reporting program

When do you need to start walking the talk on green computing?

When do you need to start walking the talk on green computing? A. As soon as u get back to work A. As soon as u get back to work B. Tomorrow B. Tomorrow C. Next Monday C. Next Monday D. Today D. Today E. Not sure sure E. Not

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