Green Computing – An Ecofriendly Approach for Energy Efficiency and Minimizing E-Waste

Abstract: The need for environmentally friendly computing gadgets and energy saving devices, under the auspices of „Green Computing‟ has become a global phenomenon with the aim to reduce environmental decadence that emanates from abuse and the rising threat of global warming. . “Green computing” represents environmentally responsible way to reduce power and environmental e-waste. Green computing is the practice of using computing resources efficiently. The goals are to reduce the use of hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency during the product's lifetime, and promote recyclability or biodegradability of defunct products and factory waste. It‟s known that as the economy expands, the demand for computing devices rises as business and individuals seek faster way of doing things –„‟The Computing way‟‟. Information technological devices are upgraded rapidly due to the need for speed, flexibility, simplicity and cost effectiveness; thus outdating the previous technology. Hence we need to implement energy-efficient central processing units (CPUs), servers and peripherals with reduced resource consumption and proper disposal of electronic waste (e-waste).

Keywords: Green computing, ICT, Computing, e-waste, EPEAT