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Pointers

Climate Savers Computing Initiative
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

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.

SIGCHI

Special interest group on computer-human interaction
http://www.sigchi.org

Jargon

ALIS

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

FSC/MSC

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.”