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Being environmentally conscious isn’t limited to the physical world in our ever-evolving digital landscape. As part of our Green Netiquette initiative, we’re on a mission to foster environmentally conscious habits in the digital realm. Here are some green tips to help you tread lightly in the vast expanse of the online world.
1. Mindful Streaming:
Opt for lower resolution when streaming videos to reduce data usage and carbon footprint. Additionally, consider downloading content for offline viewing to minimize the need for constant streaming.
2. Efficient Device Charging:
Unplug chargers and power adapters when not in use to prevent energy wastage. Invest in smart power strips that automatically cut off power to devices when fully charged.
3. Digital Decluttering:
Regularly declutter your digital space by deleting old files and emails. A leaner digital presence enhances efficiency and reduces the demand for server space and energy consumption.
4. Eco-friendly Hosting:
Choose green web hosting services that utilize renewable energy sources. By hosting your websites and online projects on eco-friendly servers, you contribute to a more sustainable internet infrastructure.
5. Sustainable Search Engines:
Consider using eco-friendly search engines that contribute to environmental causes with their profits. These search engines often use renewable energy and support reforestation initiatives.
6. Email Etiquette for Energy:
Avoid sending large email attachments unnecessarily. Large files contribute to increased data storage and transmission, impacting energy consumption and carbon emissions.
7. Conscious E-Waste Management:
Responsibly dispose of old electronic devices by recycling or donating them. E-waste poses a significant environmental threat, and proper disposal ensures that valuable materials are reused.
8. Digital Minimalism:
Adopt a digital minimalistic approach. Evaluate the necessity of new apps, software, or devices before acquiring them. Streamlining your digital toolkit reduces resource consumption and electronic waste.
9. Eco-conscious Social Media Use:
Be mindful of the environmental impact of social media. Limiting the use of data-intensive features, such as auto-play videos, reduces the energy demands of these platforms.
10. Educate and Advocate:
Spread awareness about digital sustainability. Share these green netiquette tips with your online community, encouraging others to adopt eco-friendly practices in their digital lives.
In the digital age, every click and keystroke leaves a mark. Incorporating these green netiquette tips into your online habits contributes to a more sustainable and responsible digital ecosystem. Join us in fostering a bottom-up movement that empowers youth and workers to lead toward a greener, more conscious digital future. Together, let’s weave a tapestry of environmentally-conscious netiquette across the vast expanse of the internet.
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Fantastic guide to navigating the digital world responsibly! Mindful streaming and eco-friendly hosting are game-changers. Kudos to the Green Netiquette initiative!
Facts #2, 3, 6 and 9 are bogus.
2.
Modern chargers will not ‘push’ power to the device, but the device will pull power from the charger. this is a common misconception, and it is directly tied to the USB PD (power delivery) protocol.
USB PD allows multiple devices to use a singular charging brick, meaning less total power consumption, more efficient charging (like a GaN charger, where the energy loss via the mean of heat is lowered).
3.
Non-volatile storage refers to storage which can retain information after the loss or removal of power. Hard Drives store their data magnetically, which means that, without power, they can theoretically store data for a 100 years under room temperature.
SSDs (Solid State Drives) use flash chips, meaning that they use a floating gate cell design, where each yada..yada…yada……. Long story short, they store data as 1s and 0s, electrically, rather than magnetically.
Hard Drives will use 3-4 watts just idling, but SSDs use 0.5 watts. SSDs are much more efficient, and with the majority datacenters using SSDs as storage nowadays, the fact that we are slowly becoming less energy-heavy for storage usage.
6.
Similarly to number 3, uploading or hosting large attachments barely affect electrical consumption. Bandwidth doesn’t grow on trees, but you will literally see the difference of a few watts extra total for a datacenter. It will probably have the effect of a rat breathing.
8.
Again with the previous point. It will not affect anything that much when you doom scroll on Instagram reels at 4 am.
Yeah. A lot of this is just guessing ‘Huh, this sounds about right.’