A paradigm shift towards Greener computing: Are you contributing?

Global warming and other environmental issues are hot topics of discussion these days as they can affect our lives significantly. That is why, an increasingly higher number of tech bigwigs have geared up to launch certain product lines specifically meant to raise the level of awareness regarding the issue. As we all know, technology is ever changing, every day new products are being launched. But, have you ever thought, what happened to those gizmos that got outdated and got reinstated with new one?

It is observed that abandoned gizmos and other e-waste are being sloppily dumped by users, causing landfills, which not only spoil our environment, but also create solemn health hazards. A recent report published by the UNE(United Nations Environment) estimates that there would be a 500 percent escalation in e-waste over the next decade in India alone, where cell phones being a chief component.

Not only is a common man concerned about the issue. But, the big honchos of the industry have come forward to join hands to halt e-waste dilemma. For instance, leading brands like HCL, HP, Nokia, Samsung, Asus, Sony Ericsson, Wipro, Dell and IBM have taken up recycling initiatives. The epitome is the launch of many eco friendly gadgets by these bigwigs. Even, these companies are offering huge discounts for buying eco friendly gadgets. HCL, HP, Nokia, Samsung, Asus, Sony Ericsson, Wipro, Dell and IBM are a few notable eco friendly gadgets that users can opt for.

Besides these gadgets, other companies are also taking initiatives to endorse Green IT. For instance, Microsoft and Samsung Electronics had recently come closer to support the green IT revolution. They brought a computing solution merging Samsung's memory chips with Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7. With 4GB RAM and Windows 7 operating system, users will observe enhanced performance as compared to emblematic 2GB based system, while using less power due to more efficient 40nm DDR3 DRAM.

As a consumer, we can just follow some precautionary measures to have a check on the problem. Few are:

1. Check out the details about the energy consumption of a gadget.

2. Lay your hands on lead-free products.

3. Purchase EPEAT-registered computers and monitors.

4. Dispose old gadgets at pepper place.

We always applaud others for being environmental friendly, but the time has come to replace our old gadget with a new green one, so that we do not add more to the already panting nature and make this world a better place to live in.