Tips for reducing your internet-related emissions
There are lots of ways to travel that don't involve a car! And when you do need to get behind the wheel, a few small changes can make a big difference.
Instead of streaming the movies, shows and playlists that you will watch again, download to your device once and save energy.
Always adding attachments to emails? Try linking to documents instead and avoid sending messages to multiple people.
Instead of reaching for your phone any time you have a spare moment, daydream, people-watch, or listen to what's going on around you.
Watching videos represents 60% of the world's internet traffic. Reduce bandwidth by switching from HD to a lower resolution.
Streaming video over your mobile network uses is at least twice as energy intensive, so watch with Wi-Fi when available.
Do you need to constantly backup and automatically update all your apps? Check your settings and only update when you need to.
Do you really need to search again? If you know where you want to go, just go directly to the website and add it to your bookmarks.
Ads are everywhere online - they slow things down and use up lots of resources. Try an ad-blocker to get things moving.
Did you know all that emailing uses resources? Find a provider that uses 100% renewable energy.
Inbox full of unread newsletters? Unsubscribe from those mailing lists you don't read anymore.
Do you really need those 25 near-identical photos? Clean up your cloud storage and delete files you don't use.
Cloud storage uses lots of energy, so try a good old USB stick or hard drive instead and protect your personal information.
