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Green IT Adoption Practices in Education Sector: A Developing Country Perspective

Green IT Adoption Practices in Education Sector: A Developing Country Perspective
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Author(s): Alexander A. Hernandez (De La Salle University, Philippines & Technological Institute of the Philippines, Philippines)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 17
Source title: Waste Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1210-4.ch063

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Abstract

Green IT is a resource efficient and effective consumption to reduce organizations processes impacts to the environment using information technology. This article aims to explore GIT practices of higher education institutions in the Philippines, where a qualitative multiple-case study is used. The study found that higher education institutions Green IT adoption covers the use of paperless and digital archiving systems, resource efficient IT equipment, responsible electronic waste disposal, recycling and reuse, and initiated awareness programs to educate the employees about Green IT and sustainability. The study also found that these practices are in its early stage of adoption in higher education institutions in the Philippines. This article also presents practical and research implications to further the uptake of Green IT in higher education institutions.

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