The eco PC: less power in, fewer hazards out
What does it take for a computer to be considered ecologically friendly? Efficiency is one factor, as is technology that enforces conscientious use like automatic shutdown systems. The materials used also come into play -- Fujitsu, for instance, has developed a computer built out of corn-based polymers.
How green is your computer equipment? The answer could provide insight into how much electricity you aren't buying each month to run your computers and peripherals. It can also provide a clue to how much long-term harm your computing activity is having on the world around you.
The question of green computing becomes more intense as energy issues move from the home office to the corporate office. The trend toward saving cash and saving the environment is becoming much more apparent in enterprise settings.
"The real driver behind the growing green computing movement is that energy costs, customers and shareholders are demanding it. There is less concern about helping the environment, but companies are also seeing an opportunity to grow their business by focusing on green," Bill Cobourn, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) technology practice leader, told TechNewsWorld.
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