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The article focuses on the deployment of environmentally-friendly or green point-of-sale (POS) hardware among retailers. It says that due to the increasing demand of merchants to reduce their energy curve, POOS hardware manufacturers are urged to develop and design energy-efficient POS or the so called earth-friendly system. However, most of the demand for sustainable POS technology has focused on receipt printers, wherein retailers already showed interest in eco-friendly printing solutions.

The article reports on the pressure by the British Government to reduce the levels of carbon emissions created by classroom computer use. The schools' use of ecoDriver software to help monitor energy use is explored. It is suggested that schools should determine the amount of carbon used in making the equipment, student and teacher attitudes towards information and communication technology, and how much energy is consumed by the equipment in use are discussed. INSET: Treading softly on the carbon front.

In this article the author discussed a number of common questions relating to personal environmentalism. Among the issues examined is the environmental impact of washing one's automobile, computer purchase, the fuel efficiency of automatic transmissions in cars and the choice between paper or plastic grocery bags.

The article offers the author's insight on the European Union directives dealing with the disposal of electrical and electronic goods including computers, printers, and servers, focusing on the implications of the directives on electronics equipment manufacturers. He states that the directives restrict electrical and electronic equipment from incorporating materials like heavy metals or certain flame-retardants as part of an effort to minimize the environmental impact of such products.

The article discusses the usage of electronic book (e-book) readers and computers for reading news and literature. The environmental and economic benefits of reading material in digital form rather than on the printed page are discussed, noting that it does not require the environmentally-harsh practices of cutting trees for paper, printing on the paper, and delivering the printed materials to stores and homes.

This article reports that shutting off a computer when it is not being used can save up a household up to seventy dollars a year and reduce the machine's carbon dioxide emissions 83%. Statistics presented note that 75% of all electricity consumed in the home is used to keep electronics running on standby.

The article offers information about ingredients of building green data centers. Topics discussed include designing of computer systems on basis of energy efficiency and their minimum impact on environment; mentions guidance of data center construction from Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM); and talks about important terms of enabling green data centers.

The article discusses the efforts being pursued to create non-environmental damaging internet and network technologies. It offers information on the Project Natick of company Microsoft, where its renewable energy-powered data center capsule has been submerged at sea water in Orkney archipelago of Scotland and discusses the application of this capsule's technology to modern data centers which consume high power. It also discusses the plan of company ConnectX to establish data centers in space.

The article focuses on the dangers associated with the use of lithium batteries in laptop computers which forced a recall of nearly 6 million Dell and Apple laptop batteries. The article notes that while the risk of laptops which use these batteries catching fire is low, and that the risk to other devices which use lithium batteries is even lower, a small risk does exist to the public.

Presents information on the disposal of old computers in an environmentally-friendly process in Japan. Estimated number of personal computers that were discarded in 1997; Reference to the cooperative agreements between most of Japan's major computer vendors and recycling and specialty disposal firms; Citing the involvement of NEC company in recycling used computer equipment in their quest for zero emissions. INSET: MITI launches recycling information trial.

Focuses on the environment-friendly features of Macintosh computers. Low energy requirements; Use of recycled paper; Efforts by computer companies to reduce toxic waste output.

Discusses how computer technology serves as instrument in the destruction of the natural environment. Contribution of computer technology in accelerating the growth of centralised power; How to ensure the survival of nature; Benefits offered by individual technologies.

The article discusses the role of cooling in driving cost savings in data centers. Topics covered include the projected growth of the global data center market between 2016 and 2020, and the amount of the world's energy consumption attributed to data centers. Also mentioned are the improvement of data center energy efficiency by making cooling work better, the use of renewable energy to power cooling systems, and the exploration of the feasibility of underwater data centers.

The article discusses the expansion of the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) in the data center sector. Topics covered include the amount of energy consumed by data centers worldwide annually, the development of the BREEAM Data Centres 2010 scheme by a working group of data center professionals such as the Digital Realty Trust, and the benefits of BREEAM buildings such as reduced maintenance costs and increased value of assets.

Reports that computer shoppers who want to help conserve electricity can now look for products with an `Energy Star' seal from the Environmental Protection Agency. Qualifications for the new seal; Efforts to reduce the energy wasted when computer systems are left on even when no one is using them.

Reports on the inadequacy of a voluntary standard for personal computer manufacturers aiming to make their industry environment-friendly by limiting the power used by monitor screens. Need to acquire the whole personal computer; Assessment of the Environmental Protection Agency on power consumed by American companies on computers; Power Management system created by the Video Electronics Standards Association.

Reports that last year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started up its Energy Star program to encourage the development of energy-efficient personal computers (PC). On Jan. 28 the program was extended to printers. Promises to introduce printers that will automatically lower the power they use when not printing.

The article reports on several issues attending the disposal of electronic equipment. A total of 500 million obsolete computers which will be discarded will form part of the growing solid waste management problem in the US. According to research, the chemical contents of these electronic equipment pose a threat to the environment and has ill effects on human health. Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are present in the mechanism of such electronic equipment that in the event the equipment is disposed in landfills, the probability of contamination is high.

Reports on the integration of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) component technologies into open rugged military communication systems such as the PCI, VME and CompactPCI. Problems in the integration of the COTS in the open systems; Factors affecting the choice of a rugged-computer architecture; Environmental hazards of rugged computers; Requirements for ruggedized computer systems.

The article discusses plans by Norwegian startup Kolos to build the world's largest data center in Ballangen, Norway that lies within the Arctic Circle. According to the article, the design and location of the data center would ensure greater energy efficiency, requiring less chilling and using 100% renewable energy. Plans by Microsoft to build an underwater data center as part of its Project Natick and the launch of the Google Cloud Platform in London are also discussed.

The article discusses the importance of eco-consciousness in designers' printed works as of February 2014. Particular focus is given to the choice of paper and its environmental impact. Also presented are green strategies including environmental-friendly printing processes, energy-efficient printers, and vegetable-based inks. INSETS: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES;GREEN FORMAT TRICK.

The article promotes the application of environmental principles in purchasing and managing network equipment used in the information technology (IT) industry. It cites steps taken by the networking industry to support green computing principles. Also discussed are some of the attributes network equipment manufacturers are looking to leverage in new product designs in keeping with such policies. It notes that end users can help by making informed purchasing decisions.

The article introduces a special section looks at environmental aspects of Apple electronic devices such as Macintosh computers, including responsible disposal, energy consumption, and cost savings.

This article investigates whether ultrathin laptop computers met the recycling standards set by the U.S. environmental scheme Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). EPEAT tests looked at four areas: whether tools were readily available, if a product was upgradeable, and whether both battery and screen could be dismantled quickly and safely. An EPEAT evaluation of Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina computer is included.

The article discusses the benefits to school districts of purchasing refurbished containers instead of new ones. It notes that manufacture of computers represents 70 to 80 percent of a computer's energy use in its life cycle, making extension of the life of a computer more environmentally sound than purchasing a new Energy Star computer. It describes the refurbishing process used by CDI Computers, of Ontario, Canada, a large seller of refurbished computers to the education market. CDI certified technicians clean the hard drive, remove identifying marks from the previous owner, and test and audit the unit. It reconfigures the unit for the new buyer at no charge. It notes that the failure rate of refurbished computers is lower than the rate for new ones because of the extensive testing.

The article reports the announcement by technology company Microsoft to use renewable sources like wind, solar and hydropower to generate electricity in its data centers, so as to reduce their impact on the environment.

The article discusses the use of green technology in schools in the U.S. While utilizing such technology has been difficult for school districts because of the costs involved but the recession in the U.S. is encouraging districts to find low-cost green information technology (IT) solutions. Chief technology officer Chad Stevens discusses the energy-saving initiatives that he uses in his school district. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Seaford Public Schools in Delaware for its green initiatives which includes a climate control system that saves the school $250,000 a year on heating and ventilation costs. Rob Miller of New Canaan Public Schools in Connecticut is saving money and resources by removing printers from computer labs.

This article reports on consumer use of computers and what happens to computers after they are discarded. While there are problems related to the disposal of over 900,000 tonnes of electronic and electrical equipment in Europe every year, problems also exist related to the production of these products. The article discusses materials used to construct them, efforts being made by companies such as Apple and Dell to encourage recycling, and consumer attitudes towards upgrading technology. Information on brominated flame retardants, social issues related to computer manufacturing in China and India, and consumer responsibility and ethics is also provided.

The article explains the steps involved in breaking down electronic equipment for recycling. Attention is paid to the collection, disassembly, sorting, and the separation of poisons and precious metals. Also mentioned is the fact that many U.S. states have been having 2008 New Year's collection drives.

The article reports that greening one's computing equipment, is a low-risk way for one's business to not only help the environment but also reduce costs. It is also one of the hottest trends in business today. Nik Kaesther, the founder of Green Squared Consulting, which advises companies on being environmentally aware, said that one wants to be seen as a leader and not a laggard. Reducing energy usage, which also reduces carbon dioxide emissions and one's energy bill, is the most effective thing one can do. The average personal computer (PC) wastes about half the energy provided to it, according to the Climate Savers Computing initiative, an industry group dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The authors focus on the disadvantages of using technology in education. The authors present the case of a fictional school district that decides to upgrade its computers, which results in an increase of elementary school students becoming ill. In addition, there are differences in students' knowledge of computers, an increase of rude remarks by students due to the influence of chat rooms, and environmental consequences to the use of computers.

Reports on the new standards for computers released by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Purpose of the standards; Key features of computers that should be purchased by corporate buyers; Importance of buying environmentally friendly computers according to John Katz, an Environmental Protection Agency pollution-prevention coordinator in San Francisco, California.

Reveals the problems involved in electronic waste disposal in Asia. Information on health concerns in electronic waste disposal; Discussion of computer recycling as a business allegedly supported by the U.S. government to reduce electronic waste in the U.S.; Actions taken by the Basel Action Network.

Comments on the adverse environmental effects and pollution caused by the increased number of discarded computers in the 21st century. Chemicals and toxic elements in computers that will contaminate the environment; Creation of the Clean Computers Campaign by the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition to address the problem.

Article provides a statistical update from Dell regarding achievements in 2014-15 against their 2020 Legacy of Good Plan encompassing the areas of environment, employees and communities

Discusses computer reclamation as a booming business. Reclaiming nickel-cobalt alloy in the disk drives; Copper in the transformers; Silver, gold, palladium and platinum layered through the circuit boards and chips; Alan Weintraub's idea of haunting scrapyards in New York; Salvatore Massaro as developing a disassembly and sorting process; IBM as the biggest player; IBM engineers working at eliminating highly toxic lead.

Discusses attempts by the computer industry to produce personal computers that are more energy efficient so they will use less power and last longer. Apple Computers estimate that most PCs spend 60 to 70 percent of their time doing nothing; How up to 40 percent of computers are left switched on and waste power; Findings by the US Environmental Protection Agency; Different components of computers and the types of power they use; IBM's prototype Energy Desktop PC; Other energy-saving tips; More.

Reports that IBM Personal Computer Co. is using recycle-content polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene in the main housing of its Personal System/2E computer. Miles Inc. as resin supplier; Energy-efficiency as prime design goal in IBM's `green' computer; Geon Co.'s use of post-industrial polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

The article discusses computer company Apple's increased attention to environmental responsibility as its chief executive officer Tim Cook asserts Apple wants to protect the environment. It notes that by building its own solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal energy plants on site, Apple can claim its data centres are powered by 100% renewable energy with zero greenhouse gas emissions. Apple's commitment to accept the return of its used products to any Apple Store for recycling is noted.

The article focuses on the problem of greenhouse gas emission raised by computers used by law firms. It discusses the implementation of switch off campaigns by law firms to achieve energy savings and several myths related to issue. It also discusses several switch off practices to be implemented by law firms including switching computers off when they're not needed, conducting a night audit and programming all computers to hibernate when not in use during office hours.

The article informs that electronic equipments such as computers and office equipment serves as an important target for public sector sustainability programs in the U.S. as these often hard to recycle. It informs that state and local governments plans to mitigate the environmental impact of these products by "greening" their purchasing, use and end-of-life management system. It also discusses simple approach offered by the State Electronics Challenge (SEC) for government purchasing.

A table is presented which lists ways one can reduce one's energy consumption related to computing such as turning off screen savers, using a laptop rather than a desktop computer, and dimming the computer screen backlight.

The article discusses the energy consumption of digital archives. The author provides information refuting claims from a 1999 paper by Mark Mills, a researcher affiliated with coal-industry trade group Western Fuels Association Inc., that suggested storing two megabytes of data online is equivalent to burning a pound of coal. The article suggests using one's electronic hardware components efficiently is more eco-friendly than worrying about the energy use of online data storage.