Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing through more efficient use of computing resources and longer product lifecycles. It involves designing, manufacturing, and disposing of technology to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact while maintaining performance. Green computing is important across many industries and aspects of modern life that rely on information technology like commerce, banking, and healthcare. While initiatives like Energy Star helped establish green computing in the 1990s, considering the full product lifecycle and focusing on reducing emissions from production to disposal is now seen as key to sustainability.