Green IT is all about eliminating wasted energy, wasted space and wasted materials. According to Forrester Research, green IT, or more preferably, sustainability, is “emerging as the next driver of business innovation and growth for many companies, driven by rising regulatory and customer pressures, the need to enhance their brands, and competitive differentiation.”
The first wave of green IT covers data center consolidation and consequent increases in energy efficiency besides an analysis of the way business communication is done within and outside the organization, its paper usage policy, its technology waste, …

Green Computing has its roots in sustainable IT development. It is the study and practice of designing, manufacturing, using and disposing computer resources with minimal or no ecological footprint. It is on the radar of environmental organisations as well as businesses who consider it a social responsibility. It aims to reduce the use of hazardous materials, promote recyclability and, biodegradability of defunct products to reduce e-pollution and maximize energy efficiency.
In 1992, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency launched Energy Star, a voluntary label designed to promote and recognize energy-efficient technologies. …