Emerson Network Power has released Recycling Ratios: The Next Step for Data Center Sustainability, a new position paper to help data centre staff address a key sustainability issue: reducing solid waste. In addition, an online calculator offers a resource for learning about the approach outlined in the position paper.

While metrics such as PUE measure the energy inputs and outputs of data centres, the new position paper outlines formulas for measuring the material inputs and outputs, including everything required to run a data centre, from paper and toner cartridges to IT hardware and supporting equipment. Recycling Ratios provides a method for measuring efficiency over time as a data centre evolves from start-up, to an initial equipment refresh around year seven, through eventual relocation.

Source: Benzinga

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