{"id":119,"date":"2025-10-24T16:57:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wholegraindigital.com\/declutter\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:17:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:17:45","slug":"digital-declutter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wholegraindigital.com\/declutter\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Declutter Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tabbed-content wp-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"tabbed-content__nav-container\">\n        <div class=\"tabbed-content__nav-container__inner\">\n            <div role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n                                    <button role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"for-people\">\n                        <span>0<\/span>\n                        <span>Individuals<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                                    <button role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"for-business\">\n                        <span>1<\/span>\n                        <span>Businesses<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<section id=\"for-people\" class=\"tabbed-content-section wp-block blocks alignfull\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-h2\" id=\"for-people-websites-and-search-engines\">Websites &amp; Search Engines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calculating the footprint of websites or a single search online is not an exact science and there are many factors at play &#8211; data centres, transmission networks, WiFi connection and the devices you&#8217;re using for example. However, its undeniable that websites use energy and therefore, generate carbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wholegrain developed the Website Carbon calculator tool to help you better measure a website\u2019s annual CO2 emissions and energy consumption because globally, the average web page produces approximately 0.36 grams CO2 equivalent per page view. Knowing that, here\u2019s what you can do to minimise the footprint you create when you are spending time online.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Bookmarks<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Avoid searching for websites that you visit regularly by creating a useful bookmark bar.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Avoid searching for websites that you visit regularly by creating a useful bookmark bar.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Consider grouping bookmarks into folders to save even more time when searching!<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Reduce energy when using digital devices<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Switch to dark mode on your devices. Each device has individual settings but &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.popsci.com\/how-to-enable-dark-mode\/&quot;&gt;here is an overview&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Switch to dark mode on your devices. Each device has individual settings but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.popsci.com\/how-to-enable-dark-mode\/\">here is an overview<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Turn the brightness down.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Turn the brightness down.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Turn off devices at night or when you&amp;#8217;ve finished using them.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Turn off devices at night or when you&#8217;ve finished using them.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Use Power Saving mode in your device settings.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Use Power Saving mode in your device settings.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Use search engines, not AI for searching.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Use search engines, not AI for searching.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Remove AI from everyday searches. To do so, include \u201c-ai\u201c after your search. For example, \u201cvegan dinner recipes -ai\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Remove AI from everyday searches. To do so, include \u201c-ai\u201c after your search. For example, \u201cvegan dinner recipes -ai\u201d<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>ChatGPT prompts use <a href=\"https:\/\/kanoppi.co\/search-engines-vs-ai-energy-consumption-compared\/\">approx 10x more carbon<\/a> than search queries.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Challenge yourself to minimise your screen time<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Set limits in individual apps.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Set limits in individual apps.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Benchmark and access where you spend most of your time when using digital.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Benchmark and access where you spend most of your time when using digital.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Try apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/freedom.to\/\">Freedom<\/a> to block distractions.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Check the footprint of your favourite websites<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;With &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.websitecarbon.com\/&quot;&gt;Website Carbon Calculator&lt;\/a&gt; you can start to see which companies are also prioritising digital sustainability.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitecarbon.com\/\">Website Carbon Calculator<\/a> you can start to see which companies are also prioritising digital sustainability.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterstones.com\/book\/sustainable-web-design\/tom-greenwood\/9781068759406\">Sustainable Web Design<\/a> book by Tom Greenwood.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Set Ecosia as your default search engine<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Set dark mode as your default.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Set dark mode as your default.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Plant trees whilst you search the internet.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Plant trees whilst you search the internet.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Find out how to do that on your browser <a href=\"https:\/\/ecosia.helpscoutdocs.com\/article\/657-installing-ecosia-on-your-desktop-device\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-h2\" id=\"for-people-it-hardware\">IT Hardware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dominant approach to hardware in tech is &#8216;take, make, dispose&#8217;, making e-waste management one of the fastest growing solid waste streams. Currently 62 million tonnes of e-waste are created annually and it&#8217;s projected to rise to 104 million tonnes by 2050. Additionally, the level of e-waste being illegally exported to Africa and East Asia where they are processed in inadequate facilities, is steadily rising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Circular models and proper waste management should be a priority. As businesses, organisations and individuals we can all make better decisions to reduce our carbon footprint and extend the life of our electronics. Promoting alternative models presents wider opportunities also, including new jobs, increased security and localised innovation. The following practical steps allow us to be proactive in reducing our e-waste and material footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Buy refurbished tech<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Explore tech through sites like &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.fairphone.com\/&quot;&gt;Fairphone&lt;\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.backmarket.co.uk\/en-gb&quot;&gt;BackMarket&lt;\/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk&quot;&gt;eBay&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Explore tech through sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairphone.com\/\">Fairphone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backmarket.co.uk\/en-gb\">BackMarket<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\">eBay<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Consider buying a modular device that is repairable, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/frame.work\/gb\/en&quot;&gt;Framework laptops&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Consider buying a modular device that is repairable, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/frame.work\/gb\/en\">Framework laptops<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Increase IT shelf life<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Find a &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/en\/visit\/&quot;&gt;local repair cafe&lt;\/a&gt; to learn how to repair and maintain your devices.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/en\/visit\/\">local repair cafe<\/a> to learn how to repair and maintain your devices.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;If something isn&amp;#8217;t working properly, research it! There is a good chance someone else has run into the same problem.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>If something isn&#8217;t working properly, research it! There is a good chance someone else has run into the same problem.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Dispose of your tech properly<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Avoid landfills and use &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/&quot;&gt;Recycle Your Electrics&lt;\/a&gt; to find your nearest recycling location.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Avoid landfills and use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk\/\">Recycle Your Electrics<\/a> to find your nearest recycling location.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>In the UK, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diy.com\/services\/weee\">B&amp;Q<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.currys.co.uk\/services\/delivery-installation\/recycling.html\">Currys<\/a> have in-store tech recycling and home pick ups.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Choose energy-efficient devices<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Select IT products with Energy Star or similar eco-certifications.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Select IT products with Energy Star or similar eco-certifications.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Minimise tech clutter by combining functions to reduce the number of devices needed.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Minimise tech clutter by combining functions to reduce the number of devices needed.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Use cloud storage sparingly<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Only store what is really needed!&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Only store what is really needed!<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Regularly delete files to reduce demand on data centres.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Regularly delete files to reduce demand on data centres.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Apply the full ladder of R-Strategies when approaching tech<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, refurbish, remanufacture, repurpose, and THEN recycle.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, refurbish, remanufacture, repurpose, and THEN recycle.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-h2\" id=\"for-people-video-calls-and-streaming\">Video Calls &amp; Streaming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A globalised economy, hybrid working and FaceTime transformed how we communicate, allowing us to chat with people face-to-face without leaving our homes. Yes, this solution is less polluting than travel, although it\u2019s not a clean slate. An hour of video conferencing can emit around 150g of carbon, meaning if we turn our video off during a webinar for example, we could be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0921344920307072?via%3Dihub\">reducing our carbon footprint by 96%<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a world where we are looking to make genuine connections online, we\u2019re not saying always have your camera off! However, there are opportunities to be more conscious of when or how we use video conferencing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Video calls<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Use a blurred background when your camera is on.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Use a blurred background when your camera is on.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Turn your camera off during webinars or large group calls.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Turn your camera off during webinars or large group calls.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Prioritise WiFi over 4G\/5G.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Prioritise WiFi over 4G\/5G.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Streaming<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Use WiFi rather than mobile data when streaming or downloading.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Use WiFi rather than mobile data when streaming or downloading.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Download videos on WiFi to watch later rather than streaming in real time.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Download videos on WiFi to watch later rather than streaming in real time.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;If you do stream, stream the videos in SD rather than Ultra HD.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>If you do stream, stream the videos in SD rather than Ultra HD.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Make a phone call instead of a video call.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Make a phone call instead of a video call.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-h2\" id=\"for-people-emails\">Emails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The carbon footprint of an email may feel small on the individual level, but it mounts up fast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emails use energy, however not all emails are created equal. <a href=\"https:\/\/carbonliteracy.com\/the-carbon-cost-of-an-email\/\">Mike Burners-Lee<\/a> estimates in \u2018How Bad are Bananas?: The Carbon Footprint of Everything\u2019 that a spam email creates 0.3g CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent), an unnecessary email (defined as an email with 4 words or less) creates approximately 1g CO2e and a standard email creates 4g CO2e. We&#8217;ve all received those long emails with attachments too, and they can create 50g CO2e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1164987\/addressed-letter-volume-united-kingdom\/\">7.8 billion physical letters<\/a> were sent in the UK, equating to roughly 202.8 billion grams of carbon. Whereas in one day, 116.6 billion emails are sent through <em>just <\/em>Gmail. Let\u2019s assume they\u2019re all standard emails, that\u2019s 466.4 billion grams of carbon <strong>in one day<\/strong> from just Gmail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, there were an estimated 376 billion e-mails sent and received daily around the world. The global carbon footprint of email is significant. Email is however, a necessary communication tool for individuals and for businesses, so how do we start tackling the problem and \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/company.ovo.com\/think-before-you-thank-if-every-brit-sent-one-less-thank-you-email-a-day-we-would-save-16433-tonnes-of-carbon-a-year-the-same-as-81152-flights-to-madrid\/\">Thinking Before we Thank<\/a>\u2019?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Avoid sending unnecessary emails<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Confirm receipt to only those that need it.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Confirm receipt to only those that need it.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Proof read before send to avoid unnecessary follow up emails to clarify mistakes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Proof read before send to avoid unnecessary follow up emails to clarify mistakes.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Set up delay send, so if you catch a mistake you can edit it before it hits inboxes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Set up delay send, so if you catch a mistake you can edit it before it hits inboxes.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Thank people in advance.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Thank people in advance.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Add a note to your email that says &#8216;thank you in advance&#8217; or a simple &#8216;no need to reply if all is agreed&#8217;.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Reduce the bloat<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Only include your email signature in new emails, not replies.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Only include your email signature in new emails, not replies.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Avoid forwarding long email chains; delete content that is not relevant.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Avoid forwarding long email chains; delete content that is not relevant.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Don\u2019t cc in lots of people who don\u2019t need to read the email.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Don\u2019t cc in lots of people who don\u2019t need to read the email.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Attach only essential files, and try to attach smaller versions when possible.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Attach only essential files, and try to attach smaller versions when possible.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Link to files that you already have stored, rather than attaching copies of them to emails.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Link to files that you already have stored, rather than attaching copies of them to emails.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Delete old email accounts that you no longer use.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Delete old email accounts that you no longer use.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-6\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Delete and block the spam &amp;#8211; don&amp;#8217;t just mark it as read.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-6\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Delete and block the spam &#8211; don&#8217;t just mark it as read.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">No unnecessary notifications<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Switch off email notifications for apps.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Switch off email notifications for apps.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Remove the notifications on your mobile &amp;#8211; you work from your laptop so no need to double up.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Remove the notifications on your mobile &#8211; you work from your laptop so no need to double up.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" 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<label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ecosend\/posts\/?feedView=all&quot;&gt;EcoSend&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ecosend\/posts\/?feedView=all\">EcoSend<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ethicalemails.co&quot;&gt;Ethical 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      <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/conscious-marketing-movement.com\">Conscious Marketing Movement<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/virtuallyrooted.com&quot;&gt;Virtually Rooted&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/virtuallyrooted.com\">Virtually Rooted<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexis-eyre\/&quot;&gt;Alexis Eyre&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexis-eyre\/\">Alexis Eyre<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-h2\" id=\"for-people-data-centres-and-cloud-storage\">Data Centres &amp; Cloud Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cloud has a great marketing team because they&#8217;ve got us all believing it lives in the sky, in a far away land where carbon evaporates into the abyss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst going paperless and saving things to the Cloud is a great step, it does not absolve you of all carbon. The reality of the Cloud is that it lives in data centres that are real buildings, all over the world and those pictures and files wait there too, ready to be accessible 24\/7.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Reduce file storage<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Review photos, videos, emails from cloud storage drives and websites on a regular basis.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Review photos, videos, emails from cloud storage drives and websites on a regular basis.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Clean out unused files, deleting them perminently.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Clean out unused files, deleting them perminently.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Create a uniform naming convention to file storage to improve organisation and minimise duplicates.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Create a uniform naming convention to file storage to improve organisation and minimise duplicates.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Avoid storing the same files in multiple places &amp;#8211; like iCloud as well as Google Photos.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Avoid storing the same files in multiple places &#8211; like iCloud as well as Google Photos.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Reduce the impact of Cloud storage<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Select a cloud storage provider with a commitment to use 100% renewable energy.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Select a cloud storage provider with a commitment to use 100% renewable energy.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-h2\" id=\"for-people-video-and-image-creation\">Video &amp; Image Content Creation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capturing moments, whether personally or within businesses, is more accessible than ever. Sharing photos and creating videos has allowed compelling stories to impact more people than ever before, especially in regards to the climate. However, the convenience comes with high energy use when it comes to creating, maintaining and storing the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This framework is one step towards prioritising the planet when creating and sharing content. If we optimise all images uploaded on the internet, we could save 76% of carbon!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We think <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldcleanupday.org\/post\/capturing-moments-consuming-energy-the-environmental-impact-of-photos\"><strong>World Clean Up Day<\/strong><\/a><strong> said it best, so here are helpful tips inspired by them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Curating your memories<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Take one picture, rather than five of the same thing.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Take one picture, rather than five of the same thing.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Save space and money by reducing your cloud storage.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Save space and money by reducing your cloud storage.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Delete low-quality pictures straight away.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Delete low-quality pictures straight away.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Organise photos that matter to you in folders by date or occasion.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Organise photos that matter to you in folders by date or occasion.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Be mindful of what you want to capture and how<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Instead of photographing every moment, be present and consider the significance of each moment.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Instead of photographing every moment, be present and consider the significance of each moment.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Switch off auto cloud storage.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Switch off auto cloud storage.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Manually upload only the most important shots you want to save through the years.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Manually upload only the most important shots you want to save through the years.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Keep the monitor and phone brightness down when watching videos.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Keep the monitor and phone brightness down when watching videos.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Share your knowledge, mindfully<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Raise awareness about the environmental impact of excessive photo\/video storage among your friends and colleagues.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Raise awareness about the environmental impact of excessive photo\/video storage among your friends and colleagues.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Choose wisely which content to post online.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Choose wisely which content to post online.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Posting a picture as a post has less environmental impact than sharing it as a story.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Posting a picture as a post has less environmental impact than sharing it as a story.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-h2\" id=\"for-people-ai\">AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital technology already had a significant environmental impact before the AI boom, but the race to be market leaders in AI technology has led to tech companies throwing their sustainability goals out of the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI has said that we will need an \u201c<em>energy technology revolution<\/em>\u201d just to provide the amount of energy they are predicting they will need in the near future. Google\u2019s chief sustainability officer, Kate Brandt, has said that \u201c<em>AI has a really major role in addressing climate change<\/em>\u201d in the same year that Google reported that its annual emissions have increased 48% since 2019, mainly due to its advancements in AI. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c51yvz51k2xo#:~:text=AI%20means%20Google's%20greenhouse%20gas,in%205%20years%20%2D%20BBC%20News\">They stated<\/a> that although they have a commitment to get to Net Zero by 2030 \u201c<em>as we further integrate AI into our products, reducing emissions may be challenging<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We therefore need to use these technologies intentionally and thoughtfully. It\u2019s important to define what technology we are talking about because AI generally falls into one of two categories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Machine Learning<\/strong> &#8211; Essentially a number crunching game, combining specialised data sets with algorithms to find patterns and provide useful insights. This could be used for anything from sales forecasting to climate modelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Generative AI<\/strong> &#8211; Technologies that mimic the intelligence of humans in tasks like writing, visual artwork, music and speech. When most people are excited about AI, whether it\u2019s ChatGPT, Gemini or Midjourney, this is what they are talking about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this in mind, let\u2019s look at how we can minimise the environmental impact of AI as individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Responsible use<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Don\u2019t think of ChatGPT, or equivalent, as a search engine.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Don\u2019t think of ChatGPT, or equivalent, as a search engine.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Ask yourself whether your use of AI is truly in your own best interests. Are you gaining new skills and knowledge or cutting corners and tuning out?&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Ask yourself whether your use of AI is truly in your own best interests. Are you gaining new skills and knowledge or cutting corners and tuning out?<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Prioritise using your own creativity and invest in developing your own faculties rather than handing over creative control.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Prioritise using your own creativity and invest in developing your own faculties rather than handing over creative control.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;When using Generative AI tools, think carefully about your prompts to ensure that you get the response you need without the need for repeated prompts to refine the answer.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>When using Generative AI tools, think carefully about your prompts to ensure that you get the response you need without the need for repeated prompts to refine the answer.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Close down your AI chat thread before starting a new thought.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Close down your AI chat thread before starting a new thought.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Assess what is truly the best tool for the job. Is it Generative AI, Machine Learning or a more traditional digital technology?&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Assess what is truly the best tool for the job. Is it Generative AI, Machine Learning or a more traditional digital technology?<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"for-business\" class=\"tabbed-content-section wp-block blocks alignfull\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-business-websites-and-search-engines\">Websites &amp; Search Engines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calculating the footprint of websites or a single search online is not an exact science and there are many factors at play \u2013 data centres, transmission networks, WiFi connection and the devices you\u2019re using for example. However, its undeniable that websites use energy and therefore, generate carbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wholegrain developed the Website Carbon calculator tool to help you better measure a website\u2019s annual CO2 emissions and energy consumption because globally, the average web page produces approximately 0.36 grams CO2 equivalent per page view. Knowing that, here\u2019s what you can do to minimise the footprint you create when you are spending time online.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Switch to a green hosting provider<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Find one through &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.thegreenwebfoundation.org\/green-web-check\/&quot;&gt;The Green Web Foundation.&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Find one through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegreenwebfoundation.org\/green-web-check\/\">The Green Web Foundation.<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Integrate the Sustainable Web Guidelines into your website<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Optimise any images on your site, serve them in modern formats and remember that the most sustainable image is the one you don\u2019t add to a page. &lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Optimise any images on your site, serve them in modern formats and remember that the most sustainable image is the one you don\u2019t add to a page. <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Reduce the use of animation.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Reduce the use of animation.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Reduce tracking and advertising scripts.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Reduce tracking and advertising scripts.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Use l&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/the-sustainable.dev\/a-guide-to-subsetting-fonts\/&quot;&gt;ower weight font formats&lt;\/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/the-sustainable.dev\/the-delightful-modern-system-font-stack\/&quot;&gt;consider replacing custom fonts with system fonts&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Use l<a href=\"https:\/\/the-sustainable.dev\/a-guide-to-subsetting-fonts\/\">ower weight font formats<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/the-sustainable.dev\/the-delightful-modern-system-font-stack\/\">consider replacing custom fonts with system fonts<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Consider a lower weight platform for your site.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Consider a lower weight platform for your site.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Ensure navigation and content discovery is intuitive. Perform UX audits and tests to verify validity.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Ensure navigation and content discovery is intuitive. Perform UX audits and tests to verify validity.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Test your website<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Test the accessibility of your website.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Test the accessibility of your website.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/wave.webaim.org\/\">WAVE<\/a> is a great tool<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Use &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.websitecarbon.com\/&quot;&gt;Website Carbon&lt;\/a&gt; to test your key pages.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitecarbon.com\/\">Website Carbon<\/a> to test your key pages.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>If you need to get a fuller picture of your entire website\u2019s performance, consider a carbon audit.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-business-it-hardware\">IT Hardware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dominant approach to hardware in tech is \u2018take, make, dispose\u2019, making e-waste management one of the fastest growing solid waste streams. Currently 62 million tonnes of e-waste are created annually and it\u2019s projected to rise to 104 million tonnes by 2050. Additionally, the level of e-waste being illegally exported to Africa and East Asia where they are processed in inadequate facilities, is steadily rising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Circular models and proper waste management should be a priority. As businesses, organisations and individuals we can all make better decisions to reduce our carbon footprint and extend the life of our electronics. Promoting alternative models presents wider opportunities also, including new jobs, increased security and localised innovation. The following practical steps allow us to be proactive in reducing our e-waste and material footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Buy refurbished equipment<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Explore tech through sites like &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.fairphone.com\/&quot;&gt;Fairphone&lt;\/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.backmarket.co.uk\/en-gb&quot;&gt;BackMarket&lt;\/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk&quot;&gt;eBay&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Explore tech through sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairphone.com\/\">Fairphone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backmarket.co.uk\/en-gb\">BackMarket<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\">eBay<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Consider buying a modular device that is repairable, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/frame.work\/gb\/en&quot;&gt;Framework laptops&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Consider buying a modular device that is repairable, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/frame.work\/gb\/en\">Framework laptops<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Increase IT shelf life<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Adopt a &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/profitadvisorygroup.com\/ultimate-guide-technology-lifecycle-management\/&quot;&gt;Lifecycle Management Process&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Adopt a <a href=\"https:\/\/profitadvisorygroup.com\/ultimate-guide-technology-lifecycle-management\/\">Lifecycle Management Process<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Work with an IT logistics and repair company.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Work with an IT logistics and repair company.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Work with charities ethically processing e-waste and minimising tech inequality such as&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.communitytechaid.org.uk\/what-we-do&quot;&gt; Community Tech Aid&lt;\/a&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.sunscreenit.com\/&quot;&gt;Sun Screen IT&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Work with charities ethically processing e-waste and minimising tech inequality such as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitytechaid.org.uk\/what-we-do\"> Community Tech Aid<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunscreenit.com\/\">Sun Screen IT<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Find out how repairable your device is with &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/repairability\/laptop-repairability-scores&quot;&gt;iFixit&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Find out how repairable your device is with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/repairability\/laptop-repairability-scores\">iFixit<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Implement an IT asset recovery program<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Collect, refurb or resell old equipment.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Collect, refurb or resell old equipment.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Recycle responsibly by partnering with certified e-waste recyclers.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Recycle responsibly by partnering with certified e-waste recyclers.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;If you are an electronics company, consider implementing an E-waste compensation model with someone like &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.closingtheloop.eu&quot;&gt;Closing the Loop&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>If you are an electronics company, consider implementing an E-waste compensation model with someone like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.closingtheloop.eu\">Closing the Loop<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Consider tech leasing<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Keep devices in a circular loop, ensuring they can be refurbished and reused.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Keep devices in a circular loop, ensuring they can be refurbished and reused.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Apply the full ladder of R-Strategies when approaching tech<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, refurbish, remanufacture, repurpose, and THEN recycle.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, refurbish, remanufacture, repurpose, and THEN recycle.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-business-video-calls-and-streaming\">Video Calls &amp; Streaming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A globalised economy, hybrid working and FaceTime transformed how we communicate, allowing us to chat with people face-to-face without leaving our homes. Yes, this solution is less polluting than travel, although it\u2019s not a clean slate. An hour of video conferencing can emit around 150g of carbon, meaning if we turn our video off during a webinar for example, we could be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0921344920307072?via%3Dihub\">reducing our carbon footprint by 96%<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a world where we are looking to make genuine connections online, we\u2019re not saying always have your camera off! However, there are opportunities to be more conscious of when or how we use video conferencing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Service providers<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Choose a video conferencing provider with a commitment to use 100% renewable energy (e.g. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/playitgreen.com\/sustainable-video-conferencing-bridging-distance-the-green-way\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-1&quot;&gt;see the energy intensity of different providers&lt;\/a&gt;).&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Choose a video conferencing provider with a commitment to use 100% renewable energy (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/playitgreen.com\/sustainable-video-conferencing-bridging-distance-the-green-way\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-1\">see the energy intensity of different providers<\/a>).<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Work with your team to ensure they have strong Wifi and don&amp;#8217;t use data.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Work with your team to ensure they have strong Wifi and don&#8217;t use data.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Establish the purpose<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Can this meeting be an email?&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Can this meeting be an email?<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Does everyone need to be invited to this call?&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Does everyone need to be invited to this call?<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Do we have an agenda to reduce everyone&amp;#8217;s time?&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Do we have an agenda to reduce everyone&#8217;s time?<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Video calls<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Use a blurred background when your camera is on.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Use a blurred background when your camera is on.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Turn your camera off during webinars or large group calls.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Turn your camera off during webinars or large group calls.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-business-email\">Emails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The carbon footprint of an email may feel small on the individual level, but it mounts up fast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emails use energy, however not all emails are created equal.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carbonliteracy.com\/the-carbon-cost-of-an-email\/\">Mike Burners-Lee<\/a>&nbsp;estimates in \u2018How Bad are Bananas?: The Carbon Footprint of Everything\u2019 that a spam email creates 0.3g CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent), an unnecessary email (defined as an email with 4 words or less) creates approximately 1g CO2e and a standard email creates 4g CO2e. We\u2019ve all received those long emails with attachments too, and they can create 50g CO2e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2021,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1164987\/addressed-letter-volume-united-kingdom\/\">7.8 billion physical letters<\/a>&nbsp;were sent in the UK, equating to roughly 202.8 billion grams of carbon. Whereas in one day, 116.6 billion emails are sent through&nbsp;<em>just&nbsp;<\/em>Gmail. Let\u2019s assume they\u2019re all standard emails, that\u2019s 466.4 billion grams of carbon&nbsp;<strong>in one day<\/strong>&nbsp;from just Gmail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, there were an estimated 376 billion e-mails sent and received daily around the world. The global carbon footprint of email is significant. Email is however, a necessary communication tool for individuals and for businesses, so how do we start tackling the problem and \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/company.ovo.com\/think-before-you-thank-if-every-brit-sent-one-less-thank-you-email-a-day-we-would-save-16433-tonnes-of-carbon-a-year-the-same-as-81152-flights-to-madrid\/\">Thinking Before we Thank<\/a>\u2019?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Campaign focused<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Use a sustainable email provider for your marketing or sales funnel, such as &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/ecosend.io\/&quot;&gt;EcoSend&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Use a sustainable email provider for your marketing or sales funnel, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ecosend.io\/\">EcoSend<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Calculate the carbon impact of your own email campaigns.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Calculate the carbon impact of your own email campaigns.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Use EcoSend&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/ecosend.io\/carbon-calculator\">Email Carbon Calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Send fewer emails<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Monitor your campaign\u2019s Bounce Rate. It should remain lower than 5%.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Monitor your campaign\u2019s Bounce Rate. It should remain lower than 5%.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;For addresses which bounce from more than 3-5 consecutive campaigns, remove the addresses from your list.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>For addresses which bounce from more than 3-5 consecutive campaigns, remove the addresses from your list.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Ensure your email domains are correctly verified &lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Ensure your email domains are correctly verified <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>With SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication protocols, you reduce your Bounce Rate. Watch more on this here.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Use audience segmentation<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Separate your users into clearly defined groups so that they only receive the relevant emails.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Separate your users into clearly defined groups so that they only receive the relevant emails.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?list=PLXHgL1qFhjNXY-y4an0ozt6qH52STFMHg&amp;t=75&amp;v=cwVjDdIj0Ao&amp;feature=youtu.be\">Watch<\/a> for more on this<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Give clear journeys to unsubscribe so you&amp;#8217;re not sending unwanted emails that will go unread.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Give clear journeys to unsubscribe so you&#8217;re not sending unwanted emails that will go unread.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Remove \u2018grey-list\u2019 users on a monthly \/ quarterly basis<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Create a segment of users who continually receive your emails, but aren\u2019t actively engaging.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Create a segment of users who continually receive your emails, but aren\u2019t actively engaging.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Watch more on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?list=PLXHgL1qFhjNXY-y4an0ozt6qH52STFMHg&amp;t=75&amp;v=cwVjDdIj0Ao&amp;feature=youtu.be\">here<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Send a follow up email to ask if users would like to remain in contact with you, or if they would prefer to unsubscribe.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Send a follow up email to ask if users would like to remain in contact with you, or if they would prefer to unsubscribe.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;This helps you reactivate disengaged users, and avoid sending unnecessary campaigns to legacy recipients.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>This helps you reactivate disengaged users, and avoid sending unnecessary campaigns to legacy recipients.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Send smaller emails<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Where possible, use light email templates with plaintext and lightweight HTML.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Where possible, use light email templates with plaintext and lightweight HTML.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Is it in the correct format and sized properly?&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Is it in the correct format and sized properly?<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Consider if you need images.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Consider if you need images.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Optimise all brand images and logos used in email communications.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Optimise all brand images and logos used in email communications.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Optimise your image with a tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/squoosh.app\/\">Squoosh.app<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Follow ethical marketing best practises<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Avoid sending excessive campaigns to recipients to reduce the risk of \u2018email fatigue\u2019. Read more on this &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/ecosend.io\/blog\/how-to-use-email-as-a-force-for-good&quot;&gt;here.&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Avoid sending excessive campaigns to recipients to reduce the risk of \u2018email fatigue\u2019. Read more on this <a href=\"https:\/\/ecosend.io\/blog\/how-to-use-email-as-a-force-for-good\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Offer your recipients a \u2018Subscription Preference Centre\u2019.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Offer your recipients a \u2018Subscription Preference Centre\u2019.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Allow audiences to opt-in to certain campaigns, but opt-out from others. &lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Allow audiences to opt-in to certain campaigns, but opt-out from others. <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Be cautious with participating in consumerist trends, such as Black Friday campaigns.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Be cautious with participating in consumerist trends, such as Black Friday campaigns.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.performancemarketingworld.com\/article\/1849027\/30-billion-emails-sent-black-friday-%E2%80%93-whats-impact-environment\">30 billion emails were sent in 2023 Black Friday<\/a>, the equivalent of approximately 34,948,790 kgs of Co2, or 38,667,663 pounds of coal burned!<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">General business<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Delete old colleague email accounts that are no longer in use.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Delete old colleague email accounts that are no longer in use.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Only back up needed emails from employees who have previously left the business.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Only back up needed emails from employees who have previously left the business.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Add only the necessary team members to group addresses.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Add only the necessary team members to group addresses.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-business-data-centres-and-cloud-storage\">Data Centres &amp; Cloud Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cloud has a great marketing team because they\u2019ve got us all believing it lives in the sky, in a far away land where carbon evaporates into the abyss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst going paperless and saving things to the Cloud is a great step, it does not absolve you of all carbon. The reality of the Cloud is that it lives in data centres that are real buildings, all over the world and those pictures and files wait there too, ready to be accessible 24\/7.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Choose a sustainable web hosting provider<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;If 100% renewable energy is not an option, choose someone who is transparent about how they\u2019re sourcing power.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>If 100% renewable energy is not an option, choose someone who is transparent about how they\u2019re sourcing power.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Check your website hosting providers energy using the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.thegreenwebfoundation.org\/green-web-check\/&quot;&gt;Green Web Foundations web check&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Check your website hosting providers energy using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegreenwebfoundation.org\/green-web-check\/\">Green Web Foundations web check<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Find a sustainable web host through the Green Web Foundation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/app.greenweb.org\/directory\/\">directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Consider hosting a data centre<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Recapture heat generated by data centres and use it for social good! Speak with &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1gcQZatfUfH7YXGNHuACFvK1WLGeBM1PxE4uwb468G4c\/edit?usp=sharing&quot;&gt;Deep Green&lt;\/a&gt; to see if that\u2019s the right fit for your business.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Recapture heat generated by data centres and use it for social good! Speak with <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1gcQZatfUfH7YXGNHuACFvK1WLGeBM1PxE4uwb468G4c\/edit?usp=sharing\">Deep Green<\/a> to see if that\u2019s the right fit for your business.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Considered storage<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Make a monthly\/quarterly\/annual reminder to staff to clear their emails and documents.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Make a monthly\/quarterly\/annual reminder to staff to clear their emails and documents.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Create a uniform naming convention to file storage to improve organisation and minimise duplicates.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Create a uniform naming convention to file storage to improve organisation and minimise duplicates.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Avoid storing the same files in multiple places.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Avoid storing the same files in multiple places.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Select a cloud storage provider with a commitment to use 100% renewable energy.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Select a cloud storage provider with a commitment to use 100% renewable energy.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Set a monthly or quarterly \u2018Digital declutter\u2019 reminder in colleagues calendars.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Set a monthly or quarterly \u2018Digital declutter\u2019 reminder in colleagues calendars.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-business-video-and-image-creation\">Video &amp; Image Content Creation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capturing moments, whether personally or within businesses, is more accessible than ever. Sharing photos and creating videos has allowed compelling stories to impact more people than ever before, especially in regards to the climate. However, the convenience comes with high energy use when it comes to creating, maintaining and storing the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This framework is one step towards prioritising the planet when creating and sharing content. If we optimise all images uploaded on the internet, we could save 76% of carbon!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Pre-production<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Take meetings virtually (rather than travelling to meet-up in person).&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Take meetings virtually (rather than travelling to meet-up in person).<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Whilst creating designs, prioritise darker colours as they require less energy to display on OLED displays. You can also use energy conscious colour schemes (eg. reducing the number of blue pixels as they use approx 25% more energy than red or green pixels).&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Whilst creating designs, prioritise darker colours as they require less energy to display on OLED displays. You can also use energy conscious colour schemes (eg. reducing the number of blue pixels as they use approx 25% more energy than red or green pixels).<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Encourage your team and clients to use \u2018dark mode\u2019 as their default display mode.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Encourage your team and clients to use \u2018dark mode\u2019 as their default display mode.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Production<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Adjust your camera settings. Seriously consider the needed quality of footage for your projects. 9 times out of 10 you won\u2019t need as high quality as you initially think.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Adjust your camera settings. Seriously consider the needed quality of footage for your projects. 9 times out of 10 you won\u2019t need as high quality as you initially think.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Log the carbon footprint of your project via &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/wearealbert.org\/production-handbook\/production-tools\/&quot;&gt;Albert Sustainable Productions&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Log the carbon footprint of your project via <a href=\"https:\/\/wearealbert.org\/production-handbook\/production-tools\/\">Albert Sustainable Productions<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;When sourcing images for a production consider doing so using an ethical service such as &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/climatevisuals.org\/&quot;&gt;Climate Visuals.&lt;\/a&gt; Consider using a paid stock image service to ensure photographers and artists are compensated for their work.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>When sourcing images for a production consider doing so using an ethical service such as <a href=\"https:\/\/climatevisuals.org\/\">Climate Visuals.<\/a> Consider using a paid stock image service to ensure photographers and artists are compensated for their work.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Use AI generated imagery as a last resort due to the ethical and environmental impacts of these platforms.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Post-production<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Block autoplay and &amp;#8216;play on hover&amp;#8217; on your videos. &lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Block autoplay and &#8216;play on hover&#8217; on your videos. <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Reduce the length of your videos and lower the resolution.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Reduce the length of your videos and lower the resolution.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Review fonts and remove unused symbols and fonts.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Review fonts and remove unused symbols and fonts.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;For film production services, follow the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/docsociety.org\/greendocprotocol\/&quot;&gt;Green Documentary Protocol&lt;\/a&gt; to ensure sustainability is top of mind during pre-production, production and post-production.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>For film production services, follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/docsociety.org\/greendocprotocol\/\">Green Documentary Protocol<\/a> to ensure sustainability is top of mind during pre-production, production and post-production.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;For event services, follow the &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/ctprodstorageaccountp.blob.core.windows.net\/prod-drupal-files\/documents\/resource\/public\/Green-events-guide.pdf&quot;&gt;Green Events Guide&lt;\/a&gt; by the Carbon Trust to make sure events and workshops are sustainably produced.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>For event services, follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/ctprodstorageaccountp.blob.core.windows.net\/prod-drupal-files\/documents\/resource\/public\/Green-events-guide.pdf\">Green Events Guide<\/a> by the Carbon Trust to make sure events and workshops are sustainably produced.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Think about the lifecycle of your digital content. Review and delete old project webpages and social media content.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Think about the lifecycle of your digital content. Review and delete old project webpages and social media content.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-6\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Optimise your images and videos by reviewing the format, compression, responsive image sizing and lazy loading.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-6\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Optimise your images and videos by reviewing the format, compression, responsive image sizing and lazy loading.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"checklist__item-hint\">\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 22\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"16\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.125 20.75a.375.375 0 0 1-.375.375h-7.5a.375.375 0 1 1 0-.75h7.5a.375.375 0 0 1 .375.375Zm3.75-12a7.837 7.837 0 0 1-3.01 6.193 1.892 1.892 0 0 0-.74 1.495V17A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 11 18.125H5A1.125 1.125 0 0 1 3.875 17v-.563a1.875 1.875 0 0 0-.728-1.482 7.835 7.835 0 0 1-3.022-6.16C.102 4.53 3.549.976 7.813.874a7.875 7.875 0 0 1 8.062 7.875Zm-.75 0a7.124 7.124 0 0 0-7.297-7.125C3.968 1.719.853 4.932.875 8.79a7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.735 5.572 2.625 2.625 0 0 1 1.015 2.075V17a.375.375 0 0 0 .375.375h6a.375.375 0 0 0 .375-.375v-.563a2.639 2.639 0 0 1 1.026-2.08 7.09 7.09 0 0 0 2.724-5.607ZM8.812 3.88a.375.375 0 0 0-.124.74c1.705.286 3.156 1.735 3.443 3.443a.375.375 0 1 0 .738-.126 5.017 5.017 0 0 0-4.057-4.056Z\" fill=\"#185D35\"\/><\/svg>                    <p>Perspective: optimising all images uploaded on the internet could save 76% of carbon! <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Asset management<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Cloud storage is better than localised storage however, be aware that the cloud is not limitless.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Cloud storage is better than localised storage however, be aware that the cloud is not limitless.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Commit to storage providers with commitment to use 100% renewable energy, see Cloud Storage for more information.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Commit to storage providers with commitment to use 100% renewable energy, see Cloud Storage for more information.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Establish naming conventions for findability, usability &amp;amp; accessibility.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Establish naming conventions for findability, usability &amp; accessibility.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Ensure not to duplicate files in different locations.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Ensure not to duplicate files in different locations.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"for-business-ai\">AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital technology already had a significant environmental impact before the AI boom, but the race to be market leaders in AI technology has led to tech companies throwing their sustainability goals out of the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI has said that we will need an \u201c<em>energy technology revolution<\/em>\u201d just to provide the amount of energy they are predicting they will need in the near future. Google\u2019s chief sustainability officer, Kate Brandt, has said that \u201c<em>AI has a really major role in addressing climate change<\/em>\u201d in the same year that Google reported that its annual emissions have increased 48% since 2019, mainly due to its advancements in AI.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c51yvz51k2xo#:~:text=AI%20means%20Google's%20greenhouse%20gas,in%205%20years%20%2D%20BBC%20News\">They stated<\/a>&nbsp;that although they have a commitment to get to Net Zero by 2030 \u201c<em>as we further integrate AI into our products, reducing emissions may be challenging<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We therefore need to use these technologies intentionally and thoughtfully. It\u2019s important to define what technology we are talking about because AI generally falls into one of two categories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Machine Learning<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Essentially a number crunching game, combining specialised data sets with algorithms to find patterns and provide useful insights. This could be used for anything from sales forecasting to climate modelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Generative AI<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Technologies that mimic the intelligence of humans in tasks like writing, visual artwork, music and speech. When most people are excited about AI, whether it\u2019s ChatGPT, Gemini or Midjourney, this is what they are talking about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this in mind, let\u2019s look at how we can minimise the environmental impact of AI as individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"checklist wp-block alignfull alignwide\">\n            <hr>\n\n                    <h2 class=\"checklist__heading\">Responsible use<\/h2>\n        \n                    <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Assess what is truly the best tool for the job. Is it Generative AI, Machine Learning or a more traditional digital technology?&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-0\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Assess what is truly the best tool for the job. Is it Generative AI, Machine Learning or a more traditional digital technology?<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;When using AI, look for specialised Machine Learning tools that tend to be more efficient than generalised tools like ChatGPT.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-1\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>When using AI, look for specialised Machine Learning tools that tend to be more efficient than generalised tools like ChatGPT.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;With Machine Learning projects, be focussed in the data you need to analyse, store and output in order to minimise the computational energy needed to achieve your goals.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-2\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>With Machine Learning projects, be focussed in the data you need to analyse, store and output in order to minimise the computational energy needed to achieve your goals.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;If developing Machine Learning tools, follow &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/greensoftware.foundation\/articles\/10-recommendations-for-green-software-development&quot;&gt;Green Software development principles&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-3\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>If developing Machine Learning tools, follow <a href=\"https:\/\/greensoftware.foundation\/articles\/10-recommendations-for-green-software-development\">Green Software development principles<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;If you need to use AI, look for providers with a strong commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-4\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>If you need to use AI, look for providers with a strong commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Try to calculate the environmental impact of your Generative AI usage using tools like &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/genai-impact.org\/&quot;&gt;GenAI Impact&lt;\/a&gt; and their &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/huggingface.co\/spaces\/genai-impact\/ecologits-calculator&quot;&gt;AI calculator&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-5\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Try to calculate the environmental impact of your Generative AI usage using tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/genai-impact.org\/\">GenAI Impact<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/huggingface.co\/spaces\/genai-impact\/ecologits-calculator\">AI calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-6\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Follow Wholegrain\u2019s &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.wholegraindigital.com\/blog\/ethical-ai-guidelines\/&quot;&gt;7 Principles for Responsible AI Usage&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-6\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Follow Wholegrain\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholegraindigital.com\/blog\/ethical-ai-guidelines\/\">7 Principles for Responsible AI Usage<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-7\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Avoid perpetuating AI hype through your brand communications.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-7\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Avoid perpetuating AI hype through your brand communications.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-8\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Avoid putting pressure on employees to use AI technology unnecessarily and educate them on responsible AI usage.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-8\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-text\">\n                    <p>Avoid putting pressure on employees to use AI technology unnecessarily and educate them on responsible AI usage.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"checklist__item\">\n                <div class=\"checklist__item-checkbox\">\n                    <label for=\"checklist__item-input-9\" class=\"checklist__item-label\">\n                        <span>&lt;p&gt;Create spaces for human creativity to flourish within your organisation.&lt;\/p&gt;\n<\/span>\n                    <\/label>\n                    <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"checklist__item-input[]\" id=\"checklist__item-input-9\" class=\"checklist__item-input\">\n    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