Green Technologies and Business Practices

International contributors to this book are researchers, practitioners, and policy makers in informatics, information systems, technology, business, economics, and marketing. They present the latest research and case studies on green business issues and the role of information technologies in supporting green methods in areas such as green manufacturing, bio-based air purification systems, green chemistry, energy sources, biofuels, and sustainable agriculture. After outlining a conceptual framework for the alignment of information technology and corporate sustainability strategy, chapters address topics such as the green paradigm shift in architecture, green computing, avoiding software-induced hardware obsolescence, and web-based digital habitat ecosystems for sustainable built environments. Country case studies examine environmental pollution in China and factors which influence the adoption of green IT in Ireland. The book's readership includes researchers, practitioners, students, government officials, and CEOs. Ordonez de Pablos teaches business administration at the University of Oviedo, Spain. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)