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this does not detract value from the paper. Part of the paper’s value is to highlight this important
theme for South African researchers, government, and industry.
4. Conclusion
Although there is plenty of support for Green principles and practices as a necessity for the survival of
the Human race, there is opposition. Green principles and practices aim for environmental
sustainability to ensure the survival of the Human race. IT that incorporates Green principles and
practices can contribute significantly to environmental sustainability; this is termed Green IT. Green IT
aims to reduce the negative effects that IT has on the environment such as e-waste, natural
resources consumption, and energy consumption. Green IT also aims to reduce the negative
environmental effects produced in all other aspects of society through information production and
alternative processes creation, especially through Green IS.
The implementation of Green IT involves fundamental changes to the design, production, use, and
disposal of IT products. These changes have considerable environmental, economic, and social
effects, with each of these aspects being balanced against one another at each Green IT
implementation. Developed countries are implementing Green IT solutions at a growing rate while
developing countries, such as South Africa are at a growing awareness stage only. There is
considerable scope for Green IT to aid the cause of environmental sustainability.
The paper has discussed and explored the salient theoretical constructs relating to the topic, such as
environmental sustainability and Green IT. The result is a coherent view of Green IT and Green IT in
South Africa. Even so, this is an evolving topic which may result in new coherent views in the future.
In particular, the paper has highlighted the necessity and opportunities for research on Green IT in
South Africa.
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