'Green' Computer Plans, Policies, and Information

All public and private sector organizations today should incorporate a commitment to using 'green' technology in their corporate vision statement. Their plans and policies should include a commitment to:

• green computing, recycling, and waste management;
• green computer systems constructed of biodegradable materials;
• green computer systems that are energy efficient;
• computer systems powered by ‘hybrid’ green energy sources;
• green computers and energy conservation;
• computer systems housed in green buildings;
• green operating practices and procedures; and
• green ‘open source’ software solutions.

The following are links to 'green' technology information, tools, and web sites that you might find of use in crafting your 'green' computing plans, policies, and operating procedures.

Organization Links ENERGY STAR  Green Electronics Council Silicon Valley Toxics  Coalition Sustainable Computing Consortium The Green Grid World Computer Exchange Green Computing Projects Green WiFi Project IBM Project Big Green Green Health IT Projects World Community Grid

News Links C/Net Green Tech News Green Technology Forum Greener Computing News & Resources The Green Lounge - News Feed Articles & Studies Green Computing Guide ‘Green’ Information Technologies GreenTMC.Net Articles Google & Sustainable Computing Google & Green IT Initiatives Telecommuting Resource Guide

Software & Tools Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)  GreenPrint Software NightWatchman Personal/Household Emissions Calculator Corporate Energy Consumption Tools CleanTech.Net: Software Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator

 
Do you work for an organization that has incorporated their commitment to 'green' technology and solutions into their corporate plans and/or operating  policies & procedures? Tell us about it and give us a link to their plans, policy statements, or other information resources so we can learn from your organization.

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