LUNARDI, Guilherme Lerch; FRIO, Ricardo Saraiva    BRUM, Marilia de Marco. Information technology and sustainability: survey about the main green practices applied to the field of technology. Gerais, Rev. Interinst. Psicol. []. 2011, 4, spe, pp.159-172. ISSN 1983-8220.

The issues involving environmental problems have become a major global concern in recent years. Even though Information Technology (IT) has contributed significantly to build this scenario, IT directors and managers have expressed concerns about the environmental impact provided by IT. This situation has driven different practices to reduce waste and increase the efficiency of processes related to computer operations, being commonly reported by practitioners as Green IT initiatives. Thus, this study aimed to identify the main Green IT practices adopted by organizations. The study, based on the analysis of 196 announcements published on internet sites, identified 37 different Green IT practices, grouped into seven categories: practices of awareness, green data center, disposal and recycling, alternative energy sources, hardware, printing and software.

: Environmental Problems; Technology; Green IT.

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