Green Computing: A Review

Abstract

Today computers are used in every field of life, whether it is educational, banking, business, medical, research etc. We cannot think of life without computers. We know that every stage of computer life starting from the production, use and disposal cause environmental problems. Green Computing or Green IT refers to the practice and procedures of using computing resources in an eco-friendly way. It is the practice of using energy prudently and efficiently so that it causes negligible degradation to the environment. Green computing also concerns to aware the people to take necessary individual steps to create healthier, safer and clean environment without compromising technological needs of the current and future generations. This paper presents the need of green computing and approaches.