Professional Computing Issues: CPIS-428

Final Presentation

Dr.Fatima Ba Othman

Green Computing

Amani Aldahiri -Issues related -How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?-Polices -Regulation

Elham Alshref-Risk-Security-Polices -Regulation

Haneen Alkhatbi-Introduction -History -Polices -Regulation

Hala Alenazi - Tools & measures - E-waste -Polices -Regulation

Lujain Mulla- Advantages.- Disadvantages.- Tips for green computing.-Polices -Regulation

• Introduction• History • Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related• How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green computing• Regulation • Polices • Conclusion

Outline

Green computing, also called green technology, is the environmentally responsible use of computers and related resources [1] .

Outline • Introduction• History • Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related• How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green computing• Regulation • Polices • Conclusion

One of the first manifestations of the green computing movement was the launch of the Energy Star program by EPA in 1992 [2]

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency.

Computers and monitors were the first labelled products. Through 1995, EPA expanded the label to additional office equipment products and residential heating and cooling equipment. In 1996, EPA partnered with the US Department of Energy for particular product categories. The ENERGY STAR label is now on major appliances, office equipment, lighting, home electronics, new homes and commercial and industrial buildings and plants [2] .

• Introduction•History •Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related•How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green computing• Regulation • Polices • Conclusion

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Advantages of Green Computing [9]

1. Recycling and reusing of electronic items.2. Reduction in power and resource consumption.3. Save more money per year.4. Saving energy and thus the planet.5. Environmentally friendly.

Disadvantages of Green Computing [9]

1. High startup costs.2. Still in experimental stages.3. The need to learn new skills.4. Not readily available.5. Technical issues associated with new software.6. Some green computers may be considerably

underpowered.

• Introduction• History • Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related• How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green

computing• Regulation • Polices • Conclusion

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Green Computing and Privacy Issues

The recycling of old computers raises an important privacy issue. - The old storage devices still hold private information, such as : emails, passwords and credit card numbers [3].

virtualization

Security Dangers of Green IT [11]

1- Virtualization Virtualization presents a variety of security challenges,

because it essentially doubles the ways in which your servers can be attacked.

2- Telecommuting Allowing some IT staff to work at home during the

week can help. But telecommuting can also impair security.

3- Cloud Computing

When you outsource services to the cloud, though, it also means that your data lives in the cloud, and that's a big security concern.

Security Dangers of Green IT [11]

• Introduction• History • Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related• How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of

green computing• Regulation • Polices • Conclusion

Outline

Security [3]

The best thing to do is:- take out the hard drive, or hard drives if there is more than one, and physically destroy it .- Using free and commercially available programs that help you erase information from your hard drive. Such as :• File Shredder .•Active@ Kill.

• Introduction• History • Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related• How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of

green computing• Regulation • Polices • Conclusion

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Green Computing and Environmental Issues [4]

1-Energy and materials used in manufacturing. 2-Health effects on manufacturing workers. 3- Packaging and distribution of products. 4-Energy and material consumption during use.

• Introduction• History • Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related• How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of

green computing• Regulation • Polices • Conclusion

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Energy Savings [5]

1. Fewer machines.2. Efficient equipment .3. Dynamically allocated resources.

• Introduction• History • Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related• How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green computing• Regulation • Polices • Conclusion

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Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green computing

The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) maintained by the Green Electronics Council (GEC) is a searchable database of computer hardware that meets a strict set of environmental criteria. Depending on how many criteria they meet they are rated bronze, silver or gold [7] .

EPEAT

Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green computing

Recyclability1. Today, recycling computer equipment and electronics is

sometimes only marginally cost effective. This is because most products are not designed with recyclability in mind. If products were designed with more foresight, recovery of their raw materials would be easier. This is an area in which governments and manufacturers need to work together to correct, and one in which enlightened consumers need to show their preferences [8].

Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green computing

Recyclability2. The electronics industry is striving to be the exception.

Reducing the toxic content of electrical and electronic goods through initiatives such as the European Union's RoHS and WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment)are major steps forward. By reducing the toxic content of electronic and electrical appliances, the regulations simplify and reduce the cost for the recycler [8].

Note

• It is illegal to directly dispose of electronic appliances in many countries. Always check with your local authorities as to the rules. In the U.S. electronics recycling centers can be easily located using websites like " TIA E-Cycling Central" and others

• Introduction• History • Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related• How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green computing

• Regulation • Polices • Conclusion

Outline

Regulation 1. RoHS Regulations ban the marketing of new electrical and electronic

equipment containing more than the permitted levels of certain hazardous substances. In addition, producers must retain technical documentation showing that their equipment complies with the RoHS Regulations. This documentation must be retained for inspection for four years from the date the equipment is put on the market

Regulation 2. Non-compliance can be a criminal offence, and the RoHS Regulations give wide

powers of investigation to the Secretary of State. Powers include the ability to enter and inspect records, and to make test purchases to criminal conviction in the magistrates or crown court.

Regulation 3. Law for the Recycling of Specified Kinds of Home Appliances (LRHA) imposes

more requirements on the recycling efforts of both consumers and manufacturers of home appliances.

Regulation 4. if you import, rebrand or manufacture ICT equipment, you will almost certainly

need to comply with the WEEE Regulations(UK)

• Mark your products with the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol, producer mark and date mark

Regulation

5. Companies that works on recycle the devices and selling it should never built any spies programs for any reason either personal or for safety.

• Introduction• History • Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related• How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green computing• Regulation

• Polices • Conclusion

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Policies 1. Users of electrical and electronic equipment from private households should

have the possibility of returning WEEE at least free of charge“, and manufacturers must dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner, by ecological disposal, reuse, or refurbishment(Extended producer responsibility (EPR))

2. Environmentally harmful subsidies should be removed through subsidy reform processes, or transitional processes in cases of political or social resistance.

Policies 3. Enhancing the skill-base through education and training programmers targeted

at all levels is an important foundation for the greening of industries.

4. If a company will purchase energy efficient products and equipment. Purchases that are Energy Star-certified or that meet other nationally accepted standards of energy efficiency should be made whenever financially feasible.

5. Do an agreement between the companies that works on recycle the devices to not use any personal information found on that devices.

• Introduction• History • Advantages and disadvantages• Risk• Security• Issues related• How Green Computing Can Contribute to Cloud Computing?• Ideas, Tools & Measures that fall within the umbrella of green computing• Regulation • Polices

• Conclusion

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Tips for Green Computing [12]

1. Turn off the computer when not in use.2. Use power saver mode.3. Do not leave your computer plugged in unless

it is charging.4. Unplug all periphery equipment (speakers,

printers, etc.) when not in use.5. Use recycled paper; print double-sided and

print what you need.

References

References[1] Definition

http://searchdatacenter.techtarget.com/definition/green-computing

[2] history

http://kamipunyaassignment.blogspot.com/2011/11/history-of-green-computing.html

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=about.ab_index

[3] Risk and Security

http://www.mysecurecyberspace.com/articles/features/green-computing-and-privacy-issues.html

[4] Environmental issues

http://www.green-compute.com/

http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/facultyPages/environment/issues.html

[5] Cloud Computing

-http://www.sustainablebrands.com/news_and_views/info_tech/hidden-environmental-benefits-cloud-computing

[6] policies

-http://www.frostburg.edu/lglg/purchasing.htm

http://sustainability.duke.edu/campus_initiatives/energy/energystar.html

https://wlu.edu/x29511.xml

-http://green.tulane.edu/tulane-energy-star-purchasing-policy.html

[7] Green-Computing

http://www.green-compute.com/index.html

[8] Electronic waste

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_waste_by_country#Japan

[9] Advantages and disadvantages

http://technology.blurtit.com/3563180/what-are-disadvantages-of-green-computing

http://www.ijser.org/researchpaper/Green-Computing-E-waste-management-through-recycling.pdf

http://kamipunyaassignment.blogspot.com/2011/11/disadvantages-of-green-computing.html

[10] Regulation & Policy

http://www.wmich.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/climate-savers.pdf

http://www.out-law.com/page-10693

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extended_producer_responsibility#Examples

[11]Green IT

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_computing#Telecommuting

http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2009/04/07/warning-more-security-dangers-green-it

[12] Conclusion

http://www.slideshare.net/ShabaParveenAssadi/green-computing-15243391

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