1. A Reum Yoon March 6, 2006 Extra Credit Presentation
Green Computing
A Reum Yoon
March 6, 2006
Extra Credit Presentation

2. Book Definition
Green computing refers environmentally sensible computing, which means using computers but at the same time saving energy and resources.

3. Advices on Conserving Energy-paper
When you must print, do it double-sided  
Edit on screen, not on paper  
Save to disk instead of printing on paper  
Use to minimize paper use and don't routinely print s

4. Advices on Energy Conserving-electricity
Turn the computer off overnight and on weekends.
Wait until ready to use the PC before turning it on.
If the computer is going to be inactive for more than 16 minutes, consider turning it off. After this time, the energy needed to run the computer outweighs the start-up energy.

5. Benefits Conserving energy by green computing decreases air pollution.
Reduces gases in the air, such as, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide.
Less gases in the air, less global warming, smog, and acid rain.

6. Little Tip on “How to Save…”
Screen saver" programs were designed to "save" the phosphorescent coating on the inside of the CRT screen, thus giving it a longer life. That, however, is the only thing they save. [ WebMaster's Note: Color monitors are far less susceptible to burn-in than monochrome, therefore usually do not need a "screen saver" ]
Instead of saving energy, screen savers that display moving images actually cause your monitor to consume almost as much electricity as during active use. Since these programs involve interactions with the CPU, they require even further energy consumption. Even a blank screen saver only reduces monitor energy consumption by a few percent.
A single high-density 3.5-inch floppy disk can hold the equivalent of 750 sheets of paper, about one and a half reams.
Diskettes containing outdated information can be reformatted and reused. Always re-use your disks!

7. Acronyms of Different Conservation Acts
CAA   Clean Air Act
CERCLA   Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act
CFR   The Code of Federal Regulations
CPP   The University of Michigan Central Power Plant
CRI   Color Rendering Index
CWA   Clean Water Act DDC   Direct Digital Control
DOT   Department of Transportation
ECM   The University of Michigan's Energy Conservation Measures Fund
ECPA   The University of Michigan's Energy Conservation Project Account
ELISA   Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
EPA   Environmental Protection Agency
EPCRA   Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act
FIFRA   Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act
HDPE   High Density Polyethylene
HID   High Intensity Discharge Lighting HIR   Halogen-IR Lamps
HPS   High Pressure Sodium Lamps
HVAC   Heating, Ventilation and Air, etc.

8. Conclusion
Computing is involved in our everyday lives and it was said that more computers, less paper…
Well, it’s become more computers, more paper!!!
Green computing basically elaborates on using less paper, and conserve energy for the environment.

9. Work Cited
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