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When it comes to the world of computers, green computing is becoming one of the most popular
trends. But, what is exactly is green computing?
The term "green computing" is one that is being used in many different markets and areas all over the
world in today's global technology. Yet, many computer users out there aren't sure what it means. Green
computing is actually pretty easy to explain and to do-it is basically learning to use computer resources
more efficiently (有效地) to help the environment as well as making energy savings. The main goal of a
green computing program is to reduce the use of energy and materials that harm the environment. Green
computing helps to promote the use of biodegradable (生物所能分解的) products and recycle
computer parts whenever possible.
Green computing started as early as 1992, when the EPA created Energy Star, which is a voluntary
labeling program that promotes energy efficient computing equipment and technologies.
It was because of this program that many computer manufacturers launched sleep mode and millions
of computer users around the world began to adopt this policy to help save energy when they were not
using their computers. The term "green computing" began to be used around the same time as well, and
began to become a goal that more companies strive to meet over the years. There are several government agencies that have continued to help strive for better standards for computers and companies to help
promote green promoting. Energy Star was actually revised in October of 2006 to make the requirements stricter for computers,and also implemented a ranking system for products. Because of these new
requirements, there are over 20 states that have now established a special recycling program for old
computers and electronics to help with green computing.
Many of today"s IT systems are beginning to rely on both people and hardware to help push their
computer systems toward a more green computing system to help both the company and others. This is a
hard balance to achieve, as it has to satisfy users, management, and regulatory compliance (顺从). Even
the disposal of computer waste is all managed so that everyone in the circle is happy with the outcome.
Many companies are learning the best ways that they call go greener when it comes to their computing
and also help their business in the process. While many home computer users may not be quite as familiar with green computing as large firms, this term is starting to become more mainstream all around the world
and the requirements for new, better computers to help both the companies and the end users of the
equipment, as well as our environment, are becoming more and more urgent.
Green computing
| 1. _____ |
Learning to make2. ______ use of computer resources so as to save
energy and protect the environment. |
| Main goal |
To reduce the use of energy and materials that do 3. ______ to the environment. |
| 4._____ |
●In 1992 the EPA created Energy Star program, 5. _____ energy efficient
computing equipment and technologies.
●Then many computer manufacturers launched sleep mode and many computer
users 6. ______ the policy to save energy.
●In 2006 Energy Star made the computer requirements 7. _______ and
implemented a ranking system for products.
●At 8. _______, over 20 states have established a special recycling program for
old computers and electronics. |
| Present situation |
●Green computing requires the 9. ______ of users, management, and
regulatory compliance.
●Green computing is becoming more mainstream 10. ______.
●New, beret computers will help both companies and users, and protect the
environment. |