Reduce, Recycle, Reboot

One of the biggest global challenges we’re currently facing is how to be more sustainable. For most of us, hearing about climate change from a young age has greatly shaped the decisions we make—including things like our purchases. But with many things moving online and tech being an ever-changing landscape, how can we be more sustainable online?

The answer lies in small changes that can add up to make real and lasting change, including how we channel our time spent online.

Here are some of our top tips to get you started on your sustainable digital journey.

Don’t hold on to things you don’t need
We’re all used to saving things online. Backing up files and photos is almost second nature to most—especially when it comes to office jobs. But while the cloud is super convenient, it’s a real thing and it uses a lot of power to store all the data. By being a bit more intentional about what we save on the cloud we can reduce the need for such large and powerful institutions. What does that look like for you? Start by deleting old or duplicate files. If you haven’t opened it for the past year, think long and hard about if you really need Project_V2_Final_FINAL.pdf in your storage.

Another quick and super therapeutic way to remove some of this data build up is to unsubscribe from unwanted emails. Emails, like texts or calls should only be about things you really need or want to know about. Clearing these daily emails won’t just reduce the power required to send them, but it’ll free up your mental space to focus on what’s truly important.

Stream smarter
Streaming is an amazing tool and it’s no surprise that it’s one of the internet’s biggest appeals. But that being said, it’s also one of the biggest energy consumers. Gaming, music, videos—it all adds up.

Now, we’re not saying to never stream anything but there are small things that can be done to help reduce the constant impact of streaming culture....