Chapter 10 - Case Study 3: Manufacturers Compete on Green Computing

1. How have green computing efforts lowered the total cost of computer ownership?

It will help reduced the power consumption of every computer and it is eco-friendly to use.

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2. Which approach can yield greater benefits—building greener computers or implementing
programs that change users’ behavior so that they operate their computers in a more responsible
manner? Explain your response.

I think both because this two will help not just for human but also to Mother Nature to lessen the carbon emissions.

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3. Do research at the EPEAT Web site and determine which computer manufacturer currently
has the best green computing ratings.

Lenovo has taken a major leap forward in green computing across multiple areas including eco-friendly material selection, energy efficiency, product packaging, product end-of-life disposal and product recycling. Lenovo is also working hard to reduce its own environmental impact while providing environmentally-responsible, energy-efficient technology choices to the world’s PC users.

http://shop.lenovo.com/ISS_Static/WW/EMEA/merchandising/sitelets/Lenovo-Green/en/Green-White_paper_ONLINE.pdf

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