Tip 8: Digital Declutter

It’s Spring! So it’s time for a tenuous, thematically-linked tip. How about a digital spring clean?

We tend to think of the online world as “invisible” and green by default. Without a doubt, being able to communicate digitally saves a lot of paper and unnecessary journeys. But every time we visit a website, send an email, or use social media, a small amount of carbon dioxide is being emitted.

Collectively, the digital world accounts for approximately 3% of global greenhouse emissions. But you can take active steps to reduce the digital carbon footprint of your organisation.

Start by taking a look at this useful toolkit from Wholegrain Digital, in partnership with Business Declares.