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Every bit has a cost
Every bit has a cost
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Pointers
Started by Google and Intel in 2007, the Climate Savers Computing Initiative is a nonprofit group of eco-conscious consumers, businesses and conservation organizations.
http://www.climatesaverscomputing.org
IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology The Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) focuses on environmental, health, and safety implications of technology; engineering ethics and professional responsibility; the history of electrotechnology; technical expertise and public policy; peace technology; as well as on social issues related to energy, information technology and telecommunications.
Jargon
Aware Living Interface System: A computer system integrated into Green homes that helps residents make smart choices about resource use without the need for detailed technological understanding
Forest Stewardship Council/Marine Stewardship Council: Organizations that certify products with Green labels intended to be more informative and trustworthy than marketing terms like “allnatural.”