GREEN YOUR DATA
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GREEN YOUR DATA
The internet has revolutionized the way we work, create, and communicate, but at a significant cost to the environment.
Data storage and processing is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental problems.
Green Your Data is about the small actions you can take that add up to make the internet more sustainable.
How Serious
Is The
Problem?
Before taking a dive into the changes we can make, let’s look at why change is necessary in the first place.
Heavy
Data
Digital ads aren’t physical objects, but they still have weight – and the heavier an ad, the more carbon is needed to deliver it.
Reduce Hardware
Waste
We all know hardware doesn’t grow on trees. But what’s the real environmental cost behind hardware production, and how can we reduce it?
Reduce
Data
Waste
Storing data doesn’t take physical space, but it does take energy. Here’s how you can optimize data storage so that it impacts the environment less.
Switch off
Vampire
Power
Just like Dracula, ‘vampire power’ hides in the dark. Your lights may be off, but appliances that are on standby, and not fully switched off, are still running on energy.
Cutting Down
on Emails
Every email has a carbon cost – it’s worth it to be mindful about whether an email is really necessary or how long it is before sending.
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