Sustainable Practices for Green Computing and Digital E-Waste Management

Abstract

The chapter explores the integration of circular economy principles into digital operations, focusing on green computing and email waste management. Green computing uses eco-friendly technologies to reduce digital infrastructure's environmental footprint. It involves energy-efficient hardware, virtualization techniques, and cloud computing to reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions, and electronic waste. Email waste management is crucial to address digital waste, which contributes to carbon emissions, energy consumption, and resource depletion. Implementing email optimization, efficient storage practices, and behavioural interventions can help organizations mitigate environmental impacts while improving productivity and information management efficiency.