Question

Green IT (Green information technology) is the practice of environmentally sustainable computing. Green IT aims to minimize the negative impact of IT operations on the environment by designing, manufacturing, operating and disposing of computers and computer-related products in an environmentally-friendly manner. As a digital consultant to a mid-size organization what approaches to Green computing will you recommend to this organization? What are the benefits an organization can reap by implementing green practices?

Answer 1

Answer:

Green Practices

Explanation:

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 means that the main benefits of green computing are:

1) Reduced environmental impact (less GHG emissions, less e-waste, fewer virgin resources needed for manufacturing new devices)

2)Lower energy costs.

longer lasting computing devices.

reduced health risk for computer workers and recyclers.