Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing through more efficient use of equipment and resources. It promotes the use of power-saving modes, energy efficient equipment, and reducing waste from printing and disposal. The manufacturing and disposal of computer components produces toxic electronic waste due to chemicals like lead, mercury, cadmium and chromium used in production. Most of this waste ends up in landfills and developing countries where improper handling can further spread toxins into the environment. Increased recycling and use of non-toxic materials could help address these environmental issues.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computers and their use. It promotes energy efficient and environmentally friendly computing practices like using energy efficient CPUs and servers, implementing power management features, and properly disposing of or recycling electronic waste. Common components in computers like lead, mercury, and cadmium can be toxic, so green manufacturing seeks to reduce pollution and use of hazardous materials. Adopting practices like using energy star certified devices, enabling power saving modes, recycling electronics, and opting for thin clients can help make computing more environmentally friendly.
This document discusses green computing and reducing the environmental impact of computers and electronic devices. It notes that typical desktop computers and monitors use 100-150 watts of power, and printers can use up to 100 watts. Leaving devices on when not in use wastes energy. Manufacturing computers uses toxic chemicals like lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium. The document recommends reducing energy use by using power saving modes and turning devices off when not in use. It also suggests reusing, refurbishing and properly recycling electronic waste to reduce environmental pollution.
This document discusses green computing and outlines ways to make computing more environmentally sustainable. Green computing involves designing, using, and disposing of technology efficiently to minimize environmental impact. It recommends approaches like product longevity through upgradability, efficient data center design with smart cooling and power systems, power management features, recycling electronics waste, and telecommuting to reduce overhead costs and energy usage. Going green through these practices benefits the environment through sustainability and energy efficiency while also saving money and allowing better asset disposal.
This document provides an overview of green computing. It defines green computing as the study and practice of designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of computers and associated systems efficiently and effectively while minimizing environmental impact. The document then discusses reasons for adopting green computing such as growing environmental awareness and regulations. It outlines approaches to green computing like virtualization, power management, and material recycling. It also provides examples of green computing initiatives from companies like Apple, Wipro, and Google and recommends steps organizations can take to implement green computing practices.
What Is Green Computing?
Why Green Computing?
About Green Computing
Roads To Green Computing
Approaches
VIA Technologies
Role Of IT Vendors
Energy Use Of PCs
E waste management seminar ppt (auto recovered)Satish Vasukuri
The document is a technical seminar report on e-waste management submitted for a bachelor's degree. It discusses e-waste, which refers to discarded electronic products such as computers, phones, and other electronics. E-waste is growing rapidly due to the short life cycles and frequent upgrades of electronic devices. It poses environmental and health risks if not properly managed as it contains toxic materials like lead, mercury, and chemicals. The report examines the global challenge of increasing e-waste and methods to manage e-waste through reducing, recovering, and recycling electronic waste.
This document discusses green computing, including its origins, advantages, and pathways. It began in 1992 with Energy Star, which promoted energy efficiency. Green computing aims to reduce environmental impacts and costs through energy efficiency, reducing waste, and recycling electronics. It allows cost savings, uses less resources, and lessens health risks from toxic materials. Sri Lanka has e-waste collection centers and standards to minimize impacts. The future of green computing involves virtualization, more energy savings, eco-friendly materials, and increased recycling.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computers and their use. It promotes energy efficient and environmentally friendly computing practices like using energy efficient CPUs and servers, implementing power management features, and properly disposing of or recycling electronic waste. Common components in computers like lead, mercury, and cadmium can be toxic, so green manufacturing seeks to reduce pollution and use of hazardous materials. Adopting practices like using energy star certified devices, enabling power saving modes, recycling electronics, and opting for thin clients can help make computing more environmentally friendly.
This document discusses green computing and reducing the environmental impact of computers and electronic devices. It notes that typical desktop computers and monitors use 100-150 watts of power, and printers can use up to 100 watts. Leaving devices on when not in use wastes energy. Manufacturing computers uses toxic chemicals like lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium. The document recommends reducing energy use by using power saving modes and turning devices off when not in use. It also suggests reusing, refurbishing and properly recycling electronic waste to reduce environmental pollution.
This document discusses green computing and outlines ways to make computing more environmentally sustainable. Green computing involves designing, using, and disposing of technology efficiently to minimize environmental impact. It recommends approaches like product longevity through upgradability, efficient data center design with smart cooling and power systems, power management features, recycling electronics waste, and telecommuting to reduce overhead costs and energy usage. Going green through these practices benefits the environment through sustainability and energy efficiency while also saving money and allowing better asset disposal.
This document provides an overview of green computing. It defines green computing as the study and practice of designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing of computers and associated systems efficiently and effectively while minimizing environmental impact. The document then discusses reasons for adopting green computing such as growing environmental awareness and regulations. It outlines approaches to green computing like virtualization, power management, and material recycling. It also provides examples of green computing initiatives from companies like Apple, Wipro, and Google and recommends steps organizations can take to implement green computing practices.
What Is Green Computing?
Why Green Computing?
About Green Computing
Roads To Green Computing
Approaches
VIA Technologies
Role Of IT Vendors
Energy Use Of PCs
E waste management seminar ppt (auto recovered)Satish Vasukuri
The document is a technical seminar report on e-waste management submitted for a bachelor's degree. It discusses e-waste, which refers to discarded electronic products such as computers, phones, and other electronics. E-waste is growing rapidly due to the short life cycles and frequent upgrades of electronic devices. It poses environmental and health risks if not properly managed as it contains toxic materials like lead, mercury, and chemicals. The report examines the global challenge of increasing e-waste and methods to manage e-waste through reducing, recovering, and recycling electronic waste.
This document discusses green computing, including its origins, advantages, and pathways. It began in 1992 with Energy Star, which promoted energy efficiency. Green computing aims to reduce environmental impacts and costs through energy efficiency, reducing waste, and recycling electronics. It allows cost savings, uses less resources, and lessens health risks from toxic materials. Sri Lanka has e-waste collection centers and standards to minimize impacts. The future of green computing involves virtualization, more energy savings, eco-friendly materials, and increased recycling.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing through more efficient use of resources and responsible disposal of electronic waste. It promotes the design and use of energy-efficient computers, servers, and peripherals to lower energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Adopting green computing practices such as power management, recycling electronics, and reducing paper usage allows organizations to be environmentally responsible while lowering operating expenses.
The document discusses green computing and its importance. It describes green computing as minimizing the carbon footprint of computing through efficient resource use. It outlines some approaches like using eco-friendly materials in manufacturing and more energy efficient displays. It also discusses challenges like increasing data center energy needs and electronic waste disposal. The future of green computing is explored through concepts like solar-powered and recyclable paper laptops. The conclusion emphasizes that green computing requires efforts from both the IT industry and governments to further reduce energy consumption and move towards more sustainable practices.
This document discusses green computing, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of computers and IT. It defines green computing and outlines its goals of reducing hazardous materials and maximizing energy efficiency. It also discusses approaches like green use and design, advantages like reduced pollution, and steps individuals can take like using sleep mode and LCD monitors. Barriers to green computing are noted as potential high costs and low performance. The conclusion emphasizes that green computing benefits both the environment and businesses through cost savings and continuity.
E-waste refers to electronic devices that are discarded after becoming obsolete or non-functional. An estimated 50 million tons of e-waste are produced each year, with only 15-20% recycled. Common sources of e-waste include computers, phones, TVs, and other electronics from homes, hospitals, government offices, and private businesses. While some e-waste is reused or repaired, most ends up in landfills or is improperly exported, where workers often handle it unsafely without protections. Proper e-waste recycling has benefits like recovering materials, reducing landfill use, and creating jobs, but current practices of disposal can contaminate the environment due to toxic chemicals in electronics. Stricter regulations and
Green computing involves designing, manufacturing, and disposing of computers and electronics in an environmentally friendly way. It aims to reduce the environmental impact of IT through more efficient use of resources and less waste. Key aspects of green computing include green design, green manufacturing, green use, and green disposal of electronics. Adopting green computing practices can help conserve energy and resources while reducing environmental pollution.
Green computing involves designing, using, and disposing of IT equipment in an environmentally friendly way. Non-green computing releases harmful gases and leads to more energy use and e-waste. Common electronics waste a large percentage of energy even when not in active use. Manufacturing IT equipment can involve hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium. Benefits of green computing include reduced pollution, lower energy use, and encouraging reuse and recycling. Methods include using renewable resources, recyclable materials, and cloud-based systems.
This document is a seminar report submitted by Mr. Nikunj P. Agrawal on the topic of "Green Computing" under the guidance of Prof. V. S. Gulhane in 2010-2011. The report begins by defining green computing as the environmentally sustainable practice of computing with minimal environmental impact. It discusses various approaches to green computing like virtualization, power management, recycling, and more efficient algorithms. It provides examples of green computing implementations and discusses how individuals and organizations can work to reduce the environmental impact of computing.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computers and associated technologies. It promotes energy efficient and environmentally sustainable computing practices in areas like hardware design, power management, waste disposal and recycling. Adopting green computing approaches such as using EPEAT certified equipment, power management features and responsible e-waste disposal can help lower energy usage, reduce toxic emissions and minimize electronic waste.
This document discusses green computing, including its definition as designing and using computers efficiently with low environmental impact. It covers reasons for green computing like reducing energy usage and pollution. Topics include green components like bamboo casings, reducing toxic materials in manufacturing, and disposing of e-waste safely. Methods of green computing are green use, design, manufacturing and disposal. The future of green computing involves optimizing efficiency and sustainability.
Project management (E - Waste Management)Santanu Das
The document is a proposal from Team Heptad for a project called "Nammadu Nagaradalli Swacha E-Nagara" (Clean E-Waste City). It discusses the growing problem of electronic waste in India. The proposal outlines objectives to develop an e-waste management system, raise awareness, and provide a framework for government policies. It identifies key stakeholders and problems. The solution suggested is to create awareness for manufacturers, provide a helpdesk for corporate e-waste disposal, and provide data to the government. A work breakdown structure and budget of 150,000 INR is also included.
This document discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can help make business and infrastructure more environmentally sustainable. It outlines how ICT manufacturing, operation, and disposal can be made greener through practices like low power consumption and increased recyclability. It also explains how ICT can enable greener built infrastructure through applications like smart grids, smart buildings, and smart logistics. Additionally, the document discusses how ICT can help assess ecosystems and environments, and how sociotechnical systems can encourage sustainable human behaviors through information and tools.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing through more efficient use of resources and environmentally friendly disposal methods. It includes designing and manufacturing computers that are less toxic and use less energy and materials. Approaches include virtualization, more efficient displays and storage like SSDs, telecommuting, green data centers, cloud computing, recycling electronics, and developing supercomputers in India that consume less energy. The goals are to reduce hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency, and encourage recyclability.
Green Computing refers to environmentally sustainable computing practices that minimize environmental impact. Computing harms the environment through high energy use in data centers and devices, as well as hazardous materials in electronics. Approaches to green computing include virtualization, power management, efficient storage and displays, recycling, and reducing travel. Simple individual tasks include using energy efficient devices, enabling power management settings, and recycling electronics. Companies have implemented green computing through products like low-power thin clients and initiatives to offset carbon emissions and recycle equipment.
Green computing, also known as green IT, refers to environmentally sustainable computing practices that can help conserve energy, reduce pollution, and lessen the environmental impact of computing. Some key tactics for green computing include using power management settings, purchasing energy efficient hardware, replacing paper systems with online communication, and properly disposing of or recycling electronics through reuse, refurbishment, or formal e-waste recycling programs. While green computing may require initial investments, it provides long term cost savings through reduced energy usage and aligns with environmental stewardship.
This document discusses electronic waste (e-waste) and its management. It defines e-waste as waste from electronic items like computers and cell phones. E-waste is generated from sources like IT equipment, households, and medical devices. Improper disposal of e-waste can contaminate groundwater and release toxic heavy metals that pose health risks. The document outlines roles for governments, industries, and citizens in managing e-waste through inventory control, waste minimization, recovery, and proper disposal.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing through more efficient use of computing resources and proper disposal of electronic waste. It began in 1992 with the Energy Star program which certified energy efficient electronics. Green computing approaches include virtualization, power management, efficient power supplies, storage optimization, efficient graphics cards, LED displays, recycling electronics, and telecommuting. Recent implementations include the black search engine Blackle, low power Zonbu and Fit PC computers, and thin clients like Sun Ray. The goals are to minimize hazards, maximize energy efficiency and recyclability. Advantages include energy savings, cost savings, and lower emissions over time, while disadvantages include high initial costs and uncertainty about performance impacts.
The document discusses green computing and its history and approaches. It describes how green computing aims to efficiently use computing resources while accounting for environmental and social impacts. The document outlines the pathway to greening computing through approaches like virtualization, power management, green design, and telecommuting. It provides examples of green computing initiatives and technologies like Blackle, the Zonbu computer, and Asus Eee PC ultraportables. The conclusion states that consumer adoption of green computing has been slow but materials and efficiency will continue improving over time.
The document discusses various issues around regulating content on the internet to protect minors, including failed attempts by the US government to pass laws restricting obscene and indecent material and the legal challenges that resulted from violations of free speech rights. Technological solutions for filtering content are also limited and international reach is difficult due to servers located in other countries.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computers and promote sustainability. It addresses issues like wasteful energy consumption when devices are left on, toxic chemicals used in manufacturing that can pollute the environment, and large amounts of e-waste from device disposal. Solutions include using power-saving modes, recycling and refurbishing old devices, and developing less toxic materials. While companies are taking steps like eliminating hazardous chemicals and improving recycling programs, more progress is still needed regarding global take-back initiatives and developing fully green product lines.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing through more efficient use of resources and responsible disposal of electronic waste. It promotes the design and use of energy-efficient computers, servers, and peripherals to lower energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Adopting green computing practices such as power management, recycling electronics, and reducing paper usage allows organizations to be environmentally responsible while lowering operating expenses.
The document discusses green computing and its importance. It describes green computing as minimizing the carbon footprint of computing through efficient resource use. It outlines some approaches like using eco-friendly materials in manufacturing and more energy efficient displays. It also discusses challenges like increasing data center energy needs and electronic waste disposal. The future of green computing is explored through concepts like solar-powered and recyclable paper laptops. The conclusion emphasizes that green computing requires efforts from both the IT industry and governments to further reduce energy consumption and move towards more sustainable practices.
This document discusses green computing, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of computers and IT. It defines green computing and outlines its goals of reducing hazardous materials and maximizing energy efficiency. It also discusses approaches like green use and design, advantages like reduced pollution, and steps individuals can take like using sleep mode and LCD monitors. Barriers to green computing are noted as potential high costs and low performance. The conclusion emphasizes that green computing benefits both the environment and businesses through cost savings and continuity.
E-waste refers to electronic devices that are discarded after becoming obsolete or non-functional. An estimated 50 million tons of e-waste are produced each year, with only 15-20% recycled. Common sources of e-waste include computers, phones, TVs, and other electronics from homes, hospitals, government offices, and private businesses. While some e-waste is reused or repaired, most ends up in landfills or is improperly exported, where workers often handle it unsafely without protections. Proper e-waste recycling has benefits like recovering materials, reducing landfill use, and creating jobs, but current practices of disposal can contaminate the environment due to toxic chemicals in electronics. Stricter regulations and
Green computing involves designing, manufacturing, and disposing of computers and electronics in an environmentally friendly way. It aims to reduce the environmental impact of IT through more efficient use of resources and less waste. Key aspects of green computing include green design, green manufacturing, green use, and green disposal of electronics. Adopting green computing practices can help conserve energy and resources while reducing environmental pollution.
Green computing involves designing, using, and disposing of IT equipment in an environmentally friendly way. Non-green computing releases harmful gases and leads to more energy use and e-waste. Common electronics waste a large percentage of energy even when not in active use. Manufacturing IT equipment can involve hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium. Benefits of green computing include reduced pollution, lower energy use, and encouraging reuse and recycling. Methods include using renewable resources, recyclable materials, and cloud-based systems.
This document is a seminar report submitted by Mr. Nikunj P. Agrawal on the topic of "Green Computing" under the guidance of Prof. V. S. Gulhane in 2010-2011. The report begins by defining green computing as the environmentally sustainable practice of computing with minimal environmental impact. It discusses various approaches to green computing like virtualization, power management, recycling, and more efficient algorithms. It provides examples of green computing implementations and discusses how individuals and organizations can work to reduce the environmental impact of computing.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computers and associated technologies. It promotes energy efficient and environmentally sustainable computing practices in areas like hardware design, power management, waste disposal and recycling. Adopting green computing approaches such as using EPEAT certified equipment, power management features and responsible e-waste disposal can help lower energy usage, reduce toxic emissions and minimize electronic waste.
This document discusses green computing, including its definition as designing and using computers efficiently with low environmental impact. It covers reasons for green computing like reducing energy usage and pollution. Topics include green components like bamboo casings, reducing toxic materials in manufacturing, and disposing of e-waste safely. Methods of green computing are green use, design, manufacturing and disposal. The future of green computing involves optimizing efficiency and sustainability.
Project management (E - Waste Management)Santanu Das
The document is a proposal from Team Heptad for a project called "Nammadu Nagaradalli Swacha E-Nagara" (Clean E-Waste City). It discusses the growing problem of electronic waste in India. The proposal outlines objectives to develop an e-waste management system, raise awareness, and provide a framework for government policies. It identifies key stakeholders and problems. The solution suggested is to create awareness for manufacturers, provide a helpdesk for corporate e-waste disposal, and provide data to the government. A work breakdown structure and budget of 150,000 INR is also included.
This document discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can help make business and infrastructure more environmentally sustainable. It outlines how ICT manufacturing, operation, and disposal can be made greener through practices like low power consumption and increased recyclability. It also explains how ICT can enable greener built infrastructure through applications like smart grids, smart buildings, and smart logistics. Additionally, the document discusses how ICT can help assess ecosystems and environments, and how sociotechnical systems can encourage sustainable human behaviors through information and tools.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing through more efficient use of resources and environmentally friendly disposal methods. It includes designing and manufacturing computers that are less toxic and use less energy and materials. Approaches include virtualization, more efficient displays and storage like SSDs, telecommuting, green data centers, cloud computing, recycling electronics, and developing supercomputers in India that consume less energy. The goals are to reduce hazardous materials, maximize energy efficiency, and encourage recyclability.
Green Computing refers to environmentally sustainable computing practices that minimize environmental impact. Computing harms the environment through high energy use in data centers and devices, as well as hazardous materials in electronics. Approaches to green computing include virtualization, power management, efficient storage and displays, recycling, and reducing travel. Simple individual tasks include using energy efficient devices, enabling power management settings, and recycling electronics. Companies have implemented green computing through products like low-power thin clients and initiatives to offset carbon emissions and recycle equipment.
Green computing, also known as green IT, refers to environmentally sustainable computing practices that can help conserve energy, reduce pollution, and lessen the environmental impact of computing. Some key tactics for green computing include using power management settings, purchasing energy efficient hardware, replacing paper systems with online communication, and properly disposing of or recycling electronics through reuse, refurbishment, or formal e-waste recycling programs. While green computing may require initial investments, it provides long term cost savings through reduced energy usage and aligns with environmental stewardship.
This document discusses electronic waste (e-waste) and its management. It defines e-waste as waste from electronic items like computers and cell phones. E-waste is generated from sources like IT equipment, households, and medical devices. Improper disposal of e-waste can contaminate groundwater and release toxic heavy metals that pose health risks. The document outlines roles for governments, industries, and citizens in managing e-waste through inventory control, waste minimization, recovery, and proper disposal.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing through more efficient use of computing resources and proper disposal of electronic waste. It began in 1992 with the Energy Star program which certified energy efficient electronics. Green computing approaches include virtualization, power management, efficient power supplies, storage optimization, efficient graphics cards, LED displays, recycling electronics, and telecommuting. Recent implementations include the black search engine Blackle, low power Zonbu and Fit PC computers, and thin clients like Sun Ray. The goals are to minimize hazards, maximize energy efficiency and recyclability. Advantages include energy savings, cost savings, and lower emissions over time, while disadvantages include high initial costs and uncertainty about performance impacts.
The document discusses green computing and its history and approaches. It describes how green computing aims to efficiently use computing resources while accounting for environmental and social impacts. The document outlines the pathway to greening computing through approaches like virtualization, power management, green design, and telecommuting. It provides examples of green computing initiatives and technologies like Blackle, the Zonbu computer, and Asus Eee PC ultraportables. The conclusion states that consumer adoption of green computing has been slow but materials and efficiency will continue improving over time.
The document discusses various issues around regulating content on the internet to protect minors, including failed attempts by the US government to pass laws restricting obscene and indecent material and the legal challenges that resulted from violations of free speech rights. Technological solutions for filtering content are also limited and international reach is difficult due to servers located in other countries.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computers and promote sustainability. It addresses issues like wasteful energy consumption when devices are left on, toxic chemicals used in manufacturing that can pollute the environment, and large amounts of e-waste from device disposal. Solutions include using power-saving modes, recycling and refurbishing old devices, and developing less toxic materials. While companies are taking steps like eliminating hazardous chemicals and improving recycling programs, more progress is still needed regarding global take-back initiatives and developing fully green product lines.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of IT through efficient and responsible design, use, and disposal of computer systems and components. It seeks to minimize energy consumption and waste, as well as reduce the use of toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium in manufacturing. Proper disposal methods like reuse, refurbishment, and recycling can help address pollution from electronic waste and ensure hazardous materials do not contaminate the environment.
This document discusses the environmental impacts of computers including energy use, manufacturing processes, toxic chemicals used, and disposal of e-waste. It notes that manufacturing requires large amounts of resources like water and involves exposing chips to chemical solvents. Toxic chemicals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium are used in computer components despite health risks. Proper disposal and recycling is challenging due to these chemicals and growth in obsolete electronics. Solutions proposed include reuse, refurbishing, developing non-toxic components, and improving recycling infrastructure.
Green computing is the environmentally responsible and eco-friendly use of computers and their resources. In broader terms, it is also defined as the study of designing, manufacturing/engineering, using and disposing of computing devices in a way that reduces their environmental impact.
This document discusses green computing and reducing the environmental impact of computers. It notes that computers are often left on unnecessarily, wasting energy. It also discusses the toxic chemicals used in manufacturing computers and their disposal, such as lead, mercury, cadmium and brominated flame retardants. Recycling and proper disposal of e-waste is important to reduce pollution and entry of these chemicals into the food chain. Upgrading existing computers rather than replacing them can reduce waste. Computer manufacturers are rated on their elimination of toxic chemicals and recycling programs.
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computers through their entire lifecycle from manufacturing to disposal. It is important because computer usage and disposal can be inefficient and wasteful of energy and resources. Manufacturing involves toxic materials that harm the environment and human health. Adopting practices like using power management, LCD screens instead of CRTs, and recycling can help lower the environmental footprint of computing.
This document discusses electronic waste (e-waste) management. It notes that e-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams due to rapid technological innovation and replacement of outdated electronics. E-waste contains toxic materials like lead, cadmium, mercury, which can harm human health and the environment if not properly managed. The document outlines the sources and composition of e-waste. It discusses the hazards of improper e-waste disposal methods like landfilling and incineration. The document then describes some e-waste recycling processes and calls for extended producer responsibility and improved legislation to promote sustainable e-waste management.
This document discusses green computing and its importance. It defines green computing as applying environmental science to offer economically viable solutions that conserve natural resources and reduce the negative human impact. It then discusses why green computing is needed due to wasteful energy usage by computers and printers, as well as pollution and toxicity from manufacturing. Specific strategies are provided to reduce energy consumption including powering down computers when not in use and using more efficient hardware. The document also covers chemical elements in computers that are problematic and issues with electronic waste disposal. Recent green computing implementations and the future potential of further energy savings are also summarized.
This document discusses e-waste management. It defines e-waste as obsolete electronic devices, outlines its various components and generators. E-waste is growing rapidly due to technology obsolescence and contains toxic materials like lead, cadmium and mercury. Most e-waste in India is handled by the informal sector using dangerous practices, while formal recycling is increasing. Effective e-waste management requires an integrated approach between informal and formal sectors along with policies, collection systems and public awareness.
Green computing refers to environmentally sustainable computing practices that conserve energy and resources. Computing harms the environment through high energy usage in data centers, hazardous materials in electronics, and large amounts of electronic waste. Approaches to green computing include virtualization, power management, recycling, extending product longevity, and algorithm efficiency. Examples of green computing implementations are search engines like Blackle that save energy through interface design, low power computers like the Fit PC, and cloud-based systems like Zonbu that reduce hardware needs. Transitioning to green computing brings benefits for sustainability and cost savings.
The document discusses green computing and the environmental impacts of desktop computing. It defines green computing as the environmentally responsible use of computers by implementing energy efficient technologies and reducing electronic waste. It describes how desktop computers can waste significant amounts of energy and discusses the toxic materials such as lead, mercury, and brominated flame retardants used in electronics. The document also outlines some strategies for more sustainable computing practices like using power management settings, recycling and refurbishing electronics, and implementing thin client systems.
e-Waste Management in Electronics industry (IWM group presentation ME-2).pptxssuser02fa7e
The document discusses e-waste management in the electronics industry. It defines e-waste as obsolete electronic equipment nearing the end of its useful life. Rapid innovation in the computer industry means electronics have short lifespans of around 2 years on average. E-waste poses health and environmental risks if improperly disposed of, as it contains hazardous materials like lead, cadmium, and mercury. The document outlines the major types of electronic equipment that contribute to e-waste, including computers, monitors, phones, and televisions. It warns that landfilling e-waste can pollute land and water sources with heavy metals.
The document discusses green computing, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing through more efficient use of computing resources and reducing pollution from manufacturing and disposal of electronics. It notes that computers use a lot of energy and lists ways to reduce energy usage such as using power saving modes, turning off monitors and computers when not in use, and choosing more efficient LCD monitors over older CRT monitors. The document also discusses reducing hazardous materials used in manufacturing and better disposal and recycling of electronics to reduce pollution and toxicity.
In this research paper, researcher has tried to focus on What is present scenario of E waste management in India & What are the procedures and methods used in its handling?
Green computing aims to reduce the environmental impact of computing through practices like efficient energy usage, use of non-toxic materials, and proper disposal. It helps address issues like wasteful energy consumption when devices are left on, pollution from manufacturing and disposal, and toxicity of materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium used in electronics. Individuals can contribute by using power saving modes, recycling or donating old electronics, and generally consuming computing resources efficiently.
This document discusses green computing and how to reduce the environmental impact of computing. It describes how green computing aims to efficiently use computing resources and design, manufacture, and dispose of computers with minimal environmental impact by reducing hazardous materials and maximizing energy efficiency. Specific green approaches discussed include using more sustainable materials like bamboo in manufacturing, implementing power management features to reduce energy usage, and properly disposing of e-waste to avoid toxic chemicals polluting the land. The overall goal of green computing is to lessen computing's carbon footprint and make the industry more environmentally friendly.
The study and practice of designing, manufacturing, using and disposing of computers and associated subsystems such as monitors, printers, storage devices, networking and communication systems efficiently and effectively with no impact on the environment.
The document discusses the issue of electronic waste (e-waste) and focuses on the village of Guiyu, China as a case study. Guiyu has become one of the largest e-waste sites in the world due to the import of millions of tons of discarded electronics annually from other countries. Primitive recycling techniques used in Guiyu expose workers and the local environment to toxic heavy metals and chemicals. Proper e-waste management and recycling is needed to address the health and environmental problems caused by the rapid growth of discarded electronics.
The GSIS Financial Assistance Loan II (GFAL II) is a program that allows government employees to consolidate existing loans into a new loan with GSIS with a longer 6-year term and lower interest rate of 6% annually. This results in lower monthly payments and higher take-home pay. Government agencies must agree to participate via a Memorandum of Agreement. Eligible government employees can apply if they are permanent, have paid premiums for 3 years, are not on leave without pay, and have no other GSIS or pending legal issues. The application process involves submitting documents, attending a financial literacy seminar, and signing loan documents if approved. GFAL II applicants can take a additional "top up" loan on top of
This document outlines hiring guidelines for teachers in the Philippines. It discusses the point system used to evaluate applicants in several categories including education, experience, training, interviews, English skills, and teaching demonstrations. Applicants can earn points based on their academic degrees, length of experience, specialized training, interview performance, English test scores, and lesson planning/teaching skills. Documentation is required for work history and qualifications to verify points awarded. The guidelines provide a transparent, merit-based process for selecting new teachers.
The document discusses stars and their life cycles. It begins by explaining that stars are massive spheres of hot gas, and our sun is the closest star to Earth. It then discusses how a star's color depends on its temperature, with red stars being coolest and blue stars being hottest. Stars produce energy through nuclear fusion, especially the fusion of hydrogen into helium. Over their lifetime, stars begin as gas clouds that collapse and ignite nuclear fusion, spending most of their life on the main sequence, and eventually ending as white dwarfs or supernovas.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Food chains show how energy passes from one organism to another as one organism eats another. A food web is a more complex network of interconnected food chains that shows how energy and nutrients circulate within an ecosystem through different trophic levels as many organisms obtain energy from multiple sources.
The document discusses the early history of computers from the 17th century onwards. It describes Gottfried Leibniz's stepped reckoner, the first four-function mechanical calculator. It also discusses Joseph Marie Jacquard's punched card loom from 1801 that was an early precursor to stored program computers. Finally, it outlines Charles Babbage's analytical engine from 1833, the first general purpose programmable computer, and Herman Hollerith's punched card census machines from the 1880s.
The first computers were human beings whose job was to perform complex calculations manually. This led to the development of early mechanical calculating devices like the abacus to aid these "human computers". Over centuries, inventors searched for ways to mechanize calculation, resulting in innovations like Napier's Bones, the slide rule, and early mechanical calculators invented by Wilhelm Schickard, Blaise Pascal, and others. However, the first modern computers were electronic devices that could perform calculations automatically.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
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2. What is Green Computing?
• Green computing is an innovative trend in the
world of computing which has minimum or no
impact on the environment.
• Green computing has introduced a range of
equipments and technologies which help in
limiting the impact on the environment.
• Use of EUPs help in different aspects of the
computing world help in recognizing the areas
for improvement.
3. Green Computing
Why
computer energy is often wasteful
leaving the computer ON when not in use (CPU and fan consume power,
screen savers consume power)
printing is often wasteful
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
pollution
manufacturing techniques
packaging
disposal of computers and components
toxicity
as we will see, there are toxic chemicals used in the manufacturing of
computers and components which can enter the food chain and water!
4. Energy Use of PCs
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
Energy use comes from
electrical current to run the CPU, motherboard, memory
running the fan and spinning the disk(s)
monitor (CRTs consume more power than any other computer
component)
printers
5. Reducing Energy Consumption
Turn off the computer when not in use, even if just for an hour
Turn off the monitor when not in use (as opposed to running a screen saver)
Use power saver mode
in power saver mode, the top item is not necessary, but screen savers use
as much electricity as any normal processing, and the screen saver is not
necessary on a flat panel display
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)
Don’t print unless necessary and you are ready
Use LCDs instead of CRTs as they are more power efficient
6. Manufacturing
Microchip fabrication has over 400 distinct steps which involve 4 general
phases
Throughout, the process requires a great deal of ultra-pure water and the
chips are bathed in chemical solvents
the resources used are shown below
7. Chemical Elements Used: Lead
used in soldering of printed circuit boards and other components
also used in glass for CRTs
It is estimated that between 1997 and 2004, 1.2 billion tons of lead was
used in computer components
The problem:
lead can 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
electronics contribute 40% of the total amount of lead found in landfills
and can make its way from landfills into the water supplies
8. Chemical Elements Used: Mercury
Mercury is used in
batteries, switches, housing, printed circuit boards
mercury is found in medical equipment, data transmission equipment,
telecommunications equipment and cell phones as well
if is estimated that 22% of the yearly use of mercury is in electrical and
electronic equipment
although a small amount of mercury is used, it is used in nearly all
computer construction amounting to 400,000 pounds of mercury used
between 1997 and 2004
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
9. Other Chemical Elements
Cadmium is used in resistors for chips, infrared detectors and in
semiconductors (plus older CRTs)
estimated that between 1997 and 2004, 2 million pounds of cadmium
was used in computer components
The problem:
cadmium is classified as toxic, these compounds accumulate in the
human body, particularly the kidneys
cadmium is absorbed through respiration and also food intake
cadmium has a half life of 30 years so that cadmium can poison a
human body slowly through the human’s life
Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium VI) is used to treat steel plates (an anti-
corrosive) and it is estimated that between 1997 and 2004, 1.2 million
pounds were used in computer components
if you’ve seen Erin Brokovich, you know that this can lead to cancer
and a number of other medical problems
10. Plastics
Plastics are found throughout the computer, largely from casings but also
internally to hold components together
4 billion pounds of plastic were used to build computers and components
between 1997 and 2004
One specific form of plastics used is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which is used in
cabling and housings
PVC is difficult to recycle and the production and burning of PVC generates
dioxins and furans
The plastics in computers are often treated with flame retardant chemicals,
particularly brominated flame retardant
these chemicals can act as endocrine disrupters and increase risk of several
forms of cancer
they have been found entering the food chain
11. Chemical Elements Found in Computers and Components
Elements in bulk: lead, tin, copper, silicon, carbon, iron and aluminum
Elements in small amounts: cadmium and mercury
Elements in trace amounts:
germanium, gallium, barium, nickel, tantalum, indium, vanadium, terbium,
beryllium, gold, europium, titanium, ruthenium, cobalt, palladium, manganese,
silver, antimony, bismuth, selenium, niobium, yttrium, rhodium, platinum,
arsenic, lithium, boron, americium
List of examples of devices containing these elements
almost all electronics contain lead & tin (as solder) and copper (as wire &
PCB tracks), though the use of lead-free solder is now spreading rapidly
lead: solder, CRT monitors (Lead in glass), Lead-acid battery
12. List Continued
List of examples of devices containing these elements
tin: solder
copper: copper wire, printed circuit board tracks
aluminum: nearly all electronic goods using more than a few watts of
power
iron: steel chassis, cases & fixings
silicon: glass, transistors, ICs, Printed circuit boards.
nickel & cadmium: nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries
lithium: lithium-ion battery
zinc: plating for steel parts
gold: connector plating, primarily in computer equipment
mercury: fluorescent tubes (numerous applications), tilt switches (pinball
games, mechanical doorbells)
sulphur: lead-acid battery
carbon: steel, plastics, resistors
13. Disposal
Consider that the average computer lifespan is about 2 years (cell phones < 2
years)
10 years ago, the lifespan of a computer was 5 years
between 1997 and 2004, it is estimated that 315 million computers became
obsolete (and were discarded, donated, or recycled)
183 million computers were sold in 2004 (674 million cell phones!)
New users in China (178 million by 2010) and India (80 million by 2010) will
require the creation of new computers
Disposal of these devices constituted 20-50 million tons per year (about 5% of
the total waste of the planet)
this waste is called e-waste
where are we going to put all of it?
14. Land Fills
Europe has outlawed using landfills for computer components
the US and Europe export a lot of e-waste to Asian landfills (especially China
even though China has outlawed the importing of e-waste)
in addition, incineration of computer components leads to air pollution and
airborne toxins
15. Other Solutions
Reuse: donate your computer components to people who may not have or have
lesser quality computers
inner city schools, churches, libraries, third world countries
this however leads to the older computers being dumped but there is
probably no way around this as eventually the older computers would be
discarded anyway
Refurbish: rather than discarding your computer when the next generation is
released, just get a new CPU and memory chips – upgrade rather than replace
while you will still be discarded some components, you will retain most of the
computer system (e.g., monitor, the system unit housing, cables)
Are there adequate incentives to do either of the above? Do computer
companies encourage refurbishing/upgrading?
16. One More Solution: Recycling
If companies can recycle the plastics and other components, this can greatly
reduce waste and toxins
however, the hazardous materials in e-waste can harm the recycle workers if
they are not properly protected
in undeveloped countries, a lot of the recycling chores are left up to
unprotected children!
Developed countries now have facilities for recycling e-waste
however, in Europe, the plastics are discarded instead of recycled because
the flame retardant chemicals are too toxic to work with
To resolve these problems, the computer manufacturers must start using
recyclable chemicals
17. How Do the Companies Rate?
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
18. Continued
6.7: Samsung - strong position for having a good chemical policy, but still lack
products that are free from the worst chemicals
its take back system is not yet global and need improvement
6.7: Motorola - some products on the market are free from the worst chemicals
but loses points for not providing clear timelines for eliminating these chemicals
in all products
score points on reporting the recycling rate
6: Toshiba - good improvement particularly on waste and take back criteria
moved forward for providing some models without the worst chemicals and
for timelines for complete phase out
6: Fujitsu-Siemens - some models free of worst chemicals, but loses point for a
weak take back and recycling program
19. Continued
5.7: Acer - standing still with improved chemical policies but no models free of
the worst chemicals
needs to improve on take back program
5.3: Apple - top mover with concrete timelines to eliminate the worst chemicals
loses points for not have a green product on the market and for a weak take
back program
5.3: HP - a free-faller, dropping down for failing to provide clear timelines for
eliminating the worst chemicals
it looses points for weak definition of take back policies
5: Panasonic - moving up for making available products free of the worst
chemicals
loses point for poor take back program
4: Sony - at the bottom of the rank for losing penalty point for inconsistent take
back policies
some models without the worst chemicals