The Computing Society are all about tech - but there's growing awareness of the environmental impact that our tech habits are having upon the environment. The society are keen to help spread the message and help you to reduce your carbon digital footprint and clean out your inbox.
The society have the following top tips to help you to declutter your inbox and make your digital habits more sustainable.
📊 Environmental Impact Statistics
- Emails Sent Annually: Expected to exceed 376 billion by 2025.
- Carbon Footprint: According to Mike Berners-Lee in 'The Carbon Footprint of Everything’ (2020), emails emit a carbon emission ranging from 0.03g to 26g.
- Comparative Impact: Average email usage is like driving a small petrol car for around 128 miles each year.
🌍 Sustainable Email Practices
To minimise your digital carbon footprint, try out these sustainable practices:
- Delete old emails: Declutter you inbox by removing emails you no longer need.
- Unsubscribe: Remove yourself from annoying mailing lists!
- Selective Subscriptions: Only subscribe to services you truly want.
- Update Lists: Ensure your mailing lists are up to date.
- Concise Writing: Keep your emails brief and to the point where possible.
- Selective Messaging: Only email those who need the info. Avoid unnecessary CCs/BCCs.
- OneDrive Approach: Use OneDrive links to send multiple files rather than copies.
🔗 Learn More
For more facts, tips and resources on adopting sustainable digital practices, visit these links:
