Greening-up Technology before it’s too late

The green technology definition, in simple words, it means the technology which is environmentally friendly, developed and used in such a way so that it doesn’t disturb our environment and conserves natural resources. (Green Computer, 2013) With the growth of humans this topic is moving from a recommended idea to a soon essential mandate, yet it still comes with opposition. Even though green technology often comes with a high cost to the consumer, green technology needs to have the same exponential growth that electronics have. Because we have to find alternative to products that have been demonstrated to damage health and the environment. While reducing waste and pollution by changing patterns of production, consumption, and developing sustainable products that meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
First, green technology needs to have the same exponential growth that electronics have, because finding alternative to products that have demonstrated to damage health and the environment have to be a priority. We all live in the technological era where everyone has multiple computers, tablets, and smartphones that are constantly being upgraded and replaced. With this comes an incredible amount of waste which is often toxic. How can green technology help you might ask? Green computers with biodegradable components. It involves the practice of designing, manufacturing, using, and disposing computers, and associated subsystems efficiently and effectively with almost no impact on the environment. Research is still going on into the key areas and making green computers into as energy-efficient as possible. (Green Computers, 2013) The technology may not currently be developed to have them match today’s current electrics but that is the problem. Green technology needs to be implemented in all new product development. If we continue to only worry only about making new products faster and smaller without regards to the waste that goes along with it, we are only adding to the problem.
Additionally green technologies can be implemented by, reducing waste and pollution by changing patterns of production and consumption. Although “end-of-pipe” pollution controls have greatly reduced emissions from the largest polluters, it has grown increasing clear that increased human industrial activity driven by population and economic growth will soon produce more waste than the supporting natural system can absorb. (Anex, 2000) The only way to fix this before it’s too late is to change the mindset of “this is how we do it”. To “how can we do it smarter, safer, greener?” It’s often hard to convince a business owner they need to spend more money to replace a product that already works and is making them money. “The development of green production technologies within the private firm depends in a similar way on the corporate culture, because environmental objectives often lie outside the traditional economic objectives of the firm. (Anex, 2000) I believe with education of the detriment they are causing, as well as governmental incentives and regulations change can be made. New development can also provide new production possibilities. Figure 1 located below (Anex, 2000) shows how the reduction of environmental damage can have a direct impact with increased production. Some simple ways can be in travel changes, manning reduction. The main point is that green technology does not need to be look at as a financial burden, instead a smart financial opportunity to do your part in order to save the planet for tomorrow.
Finally, the most important reason green technology needs to have the same exponential growth that electronics have, is developing sustainable products that meet the present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Emissions can often be traded off between media such as