2.4 ADVANTAGES OF GREEN COMPUTING

Figure 2.4


Ø Reduced energy usage from green computing techniques translates into lower carbon dioxide emissions, stemming from a reduction in the fossil fuel used in power plants and transportation.

Ø Conserving resources means less energy is required to produce, use, and dispose of products.

Ø saving energy and resources saves money.

Ø Green computing even includes changing government policy to encourage recycling and lowering energy use by individuals and businesses.

Ø Reduce the risk existing in the laptops such as chemical known to cause cancer, nerve damage and immune reactions in humans.