GREEN COMPUTING

• Green computing is the use of computers and

related resources in an environmentally
responsible manner.

• This involves the implementation of energy-

efficient central processing units (CPUs),
servers and peripherals as well as proper
disposal of electronic waste (e-waste).
 Measures taken to support green
computing
• Power-down the CPU and all peripherals
during extended periods of inactivity.
• Try to do computer-related tasks during
contiguous, intensive blocks of time, leaving
hardware off at other times.
• Power-up and power-down energy-intensive
peripherals such as laser printers according to
need.
 Measures taken to support green
computing
• Use liquid-crystal-display (LCD) monitors
rather than cathode-ray-tube (CRT) monitors.
• Use notebook computers rather than desktop
computers whenever possible.
• Use the power-management features to turn
off hard drives and displays after several
minutes of inactivity.
 Measures taken to support green
computing
• Minimize the use of paper and properly
recycle waste paper.
• Dispose of e-waste according to federal, state
and local regulations.
• Employ alternative energy sources for
computing workstations, servers,networks
and data centers.
 Ways of reducing environmental
impact of using ICT
-SAFE DISPOSAL OF ICT EQUIPMENT
-REUSE AND REPAIR ICT EQUIPMENT BEFORE
REPLACING
-TURN OFF THE EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE
-PURCHASE ENERGY SAVING DEVICES
4 R’s
Reduce, Reuse, Replace, Recycle
• Reduce
You can reduce your overall consumption by
questioning all significant purchases and
resisting impulse buying. Before purchasing,
give yourself at least a day or two to cool off.
Reuse
Reusing an item is how earlier generations made
the most of limited resources in less wealthy
and consumer-convenient times.
Ditch disposable for reusable
REPLACE (only if need be, when nothing else works)
choose energy saving equipments over
equipments that consume a lot of power eg.
LCD screen over CRT, Laser printer over ink jet
or thermal printer.
RECYCLE
Materials from old computers can be recycled
and used such as copper and iron
 PRECAUTIONS IN COMPUTERISED
AREA
• Ensure there are no trailing wires across or
around the room which people could trip on
• Electrical sockets should not be overloaded
• Electrical equipment should be safety tested
at least once a year
• There should be adequate space around desks
for people to move
• Food and drink should not be placed near a
machine
• Heating and ventilation should be suitable for
the working environment
• Work desks should be strong enough to
support computers and equipment
• Fire extinguishers should be available,
including specialist ones to deal with electrical
fires.
 FACTORS THAT NEED TO BE
CONSIDERED WHEN DESIGNING OAS
LIGHTING
COMFORT OF FURNITURE
DUST CONTROL
AIR CONDITIONING
SECURITY
ISOLATION OF WORK STATION