Intro
What is Sustainable IT?
Information technology that is manufactured, used, managed, and disposed of in a manner that has the least detrimental environmental impact is referred to as green IT, also known as sustainable IT.
We recognise the value of technology and computers. We don't see why a laptop that is still fully functional should be thrown away just because it is a few years old and the warranty has expired.
IT and sustainability are incompatible. The foundation of every internet search and email sent is a server farm, which consumes a lot of resources. You will be aware of the amount of energy used and greenhouse gases (GHG) released if you have ever asked how your device was created or where your laptop goes after it is recycled. However, there are ways for businesses and people to use IT in a more sustainable way.
What
What exactly Sustainable IT actually means?
Information technology (IT) that is environmentally friendly in its production, usage, management, and disposal is known as sustainable IT.
Why
Why it matters?
Sustainable practices aid in changing society for the better. Following a sustainable lifestyle will reduce your carbon footprint and the number of contaminants discharged into the environment, thus enhancing its safety.
How To Solve!
Ways IT can be green
Focusing on the technology sector, its present "take, make, and replace" approach has resulted in a mountain of electronic garbage (e-waste) that weighs more than the Great Wall of China (57 million tonnes annually).