Incentives and Initiatives

History of Green Computing, Its Uses, the Necessity and the Future

The goal of green computing is simple: reduction in the use of harmful materials, maximize energy efficiency, and promote recyclability. Here, we discuss the concept of green computing and its core ideals in detail, including what it is, why it's...

Electronics TakeBack Coalition Helps Americans Recycle Electronics

Today, companies and individuals are constantly thinking of ways to become more high-tech and up-to-date, meaning that more and more electronics will end up in landfills. The Electronics TakeBack Colalition is working to change that.

How to Make Your Office Green with Furniture

One way to Green your office, is by purchasing green office furniture. There are a variety of items available and their greenness differs. You can spend a lot or a little. Here’s some helpful information for buying green for your office.

Cloud Computing: Green for the Earth and for Profits

Cloud computing is one of the most powerful trends in modern IT. While the cloud offers vast opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of a business, it is also one of the few occasions where green initiatives can provide substantial improvements...

Worried about High Energy Bills? Learn How Energy Star Ratings Can Help

Energy Star, an initiative of the US Environment Protection Agency differentiates devices and appliances based on their energy consumption or power efficiency. Savings calculators make it possible to calculate savings with Energy Star resulting in less...

What is E-Waste? - Global E-Waste Issues

The amount of e-waste on the planet is growing exponentially and it is beginning to cause some serious issues. If you want to know what e-waste is or about the global issues surrounding e-waste then read on.

Green Technology Grant Sources

This article contains a list of sources for green technology grants. They provide funds for projects aimed at attaining a better environment and improving human living conditions. Find below the descriptions and mechanics on how the funds are granted...

Benefits of e-Waste Recycling

Disposal of e-waste raises serious environmental and health issues. Recycling e-waste is not just a viable solution to eliminate the harmful effects of e-waste disposal, but a sound business proposition in itself.

Best Investments for Cloud Computing

What are the best investments for cloud computing? There's an assortment of suggestions from communication to storage systems & BI software.Yet the issues with cloud computing is not the ROI since cost is relatively low. The main considerations...

Regulatory Issues with Cloud Computing: The Risks and Threats to Business Information

Is cloud computing really a cost efficient alternative? A closer look at the regulatory issues with cloud computing initiatives explains why owners and CEOs find it hard to decide on putting their data in the clouds. Any breach of data privacy or...