Information Technology (IT) is a part of everything we do. Computing, communications, printing, networking, and internet access have become foundations of the modern economy, including on campus.
But the proliferation of IT devices and services have an environmental footprint, from rare earth materials through growing energy consumption. There is growing concern about this impact, and also more attention toward practical solutions.
This site provides a guide to Sustainable IT for the University of Waterloo. It describes what Sustainable IT looks like, and provides important best practices that Waterloo can take, both as individuals and as a campus.
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Reducing energy consumption on peak energy days
How you can help reduce energy consumption on peak energy days.
(Re)Introducing the Green IT Committee | Helping to advance sustainable IT initiatives across campus
As part of the Sustainable IT project, the team will re-establish the Green IT Committee, the purpose of which will be to provide direction and assistance for the advancement of environmental sustainability initiatives across campus.