Green computing involves designing, manufacturing, and disposing of computers and peripherals efficiently and sustainably. It aims to reduce energy usage and environmental impact. Green computing grew from initiatives like Energy Star in the 1990s and addresses challenges like rising power consumption from increasing circuit speeds. Data centers now consume huge amounts of energy. Implementing green computing involves virtualization, power management, cloud computing, and telecommuting to reduce usage. Conferences like ICGREEN promote eco-friendly technologies and responsible IT behavior. Recent examples of green computing implementations include low-power devices like Blackle and Fit-PC.