eco-friendly computing

noun

UK /ˌiːkəʊ ˈfrendli kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

US /ˌiːkoʊ ˈfrendli kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

Using computers in a way that is kind to the Earth.

The school saves power by turning off its computers at night, which is a good example of eco-friendly computing.

SYNONYMS

green computing sustainable computing environmentally friendly computing energy-efficient computing

RELATED WORDS

recycling energy saving e-waste power management carbon footprint

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The practice of designing computers that use less electricity.

Engineers focus on eco-friendly computing when they build laptops that run all day on one charge.

3. Reusing and recycling old computers and parts instead of throwing them away.

Donating old laptops to a charity is a simple form of eco-friendly computing.

4. Using software and settings that reduce the energy a computer needs.

Setting the screen to sleep after five minutes is an easy eco-friendly computing trick.