{"id":6241,"date":"2022-05-23T16:13:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/netsurit.com\/en-za\/?p=6241"},"modified":"2025-09-29T07:28:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T05:28:18","slug":"green-computing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netsurit.com\/en-za\/green-computing\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Green Computing and How IT Is Becoming More Sustainable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From your home recycling bin to the G20\u2019s policies on climate change, environmental sustainability has become a focal point for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many businesses are also stepping up to evaluate how they can boost their energy-efficiency, reduce electronic waste (e-waste), and slow global warming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of that answer lies with green computing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will discuss the history and purpose of green technology, as well as the 10 best ways to improve the environmental sustainability of your own IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Green Computing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Green computing is an initiative that dates back to 1992, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the Energy Star<\/a> program. If that sounds familiar, it probably should. Look around your home and you\u2019ll notice that many of your newer appliances boast an Energy Star seal of approval. This is an indication of certified energy-efficiency. The result? Less waste and lower operational expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These same green computing principles can be applied to your organization\u2019s IT infrastructure. Green computing (also known as green information technology<\/em> or green IT<\/em>) is the use of computers and their resources in a way that reduces environmental impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More generally, it\u2019s a field of study that encompasses the design, manufacture, use, and disposal of computer systems in an eco-friendly manner. Indeed, IT manufacturers continue to push the limits of eco-friendly computing systems on all fronts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond merely creating a product that boasts a green design, the focus is on developing products that qualify for green disposal. This is achieved by decreasing the use of hazardous materials in the manufacturing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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