Navigating all the competing claims of how to green your IT department can be daunting. But not to worry— eWeek has put together a list of the best resources for green IT. We've selected some of the most useful ones for you to check out.
It's always important to keep track of computer manufacturer recycling policies, and the Computer TakeBack Campaign can help you do just that. The site provides a handy guide to the takeback programs offered by computer and television manufacturers and even provides tips on how you participate in what they deem "responsible recycling".
TrendPoint's EnviroCube and EnerSure programs are useful resources to help you to track your data room's environmental metrics as well as power metrics at the circuit level. If you aren't happy with your environmental performance, TrendPoint also offers white papers with information on increasing data center energy efficiency.
Verdium is another great software resource that tracks PC energy consumption. The program identifies areas of waste, calculates cost savings, and provides information on how long it will take to achieve a return on green investments.
For a general news source, check out the Green Power Network. The site provides green power news as well as a reference library filled with information on subjects like green power marketing.
Finally, eWeek recommends checking out Greener World Media sites like Greenbiz and GreenerComputing. Since you've already done that, you're clearly well on your way to running an environmentally conscious business. Congratulations!