Since the dawn of Green IT, we've been all about doing well while doing good.

Much of the emphasis to date has been on saving money by using less energy. It's a pretty straightforward equation.

Less obvious have been the financial benefits of other green tropes, such as recycling. The environmental benefits have been clear from the start, as has the need for regulatory compliance, but the payoffs have been fuzzier.

Interesting then to see Lenovo look to refurbishing and recycling old computers as a way of making money. More from the company site.