Green Digital Futures – How to Develop our Digital World Sustainably

 

Digital emissions are a growing problem—but smart solutions are on the rise, too. In our latest project, Green Digital Futures, we’re exploring how to develop and use digital tools and services whilst minimising their negative impact on the climate.

Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk: Waste Dairy Has New Use as Plastic for 3D Printing

From waste product to 3D printing material: leftover milk from dairy farms contains the proteins needed to produce biodegradable plastic.

EU Alternatives to Big Tech: Why Local is the Future

Big Tech doesn't always mean good tech. With so many brilliant EU alternatives to the major platforms, why not pick a safer, fairier, local version?

Green IT: Transforming Hardware to Make It More Sustainable

Is green IT really as simple as refurbishing and recycling? We summarise our findings after numerous interviews and investigations.

A Future Vision of Data Centres: From Big Tech Builds to Community-Owned Cooperatives

Could data centres serve, rather than harm, our communities? Community-owned data centres give citizens control over their digital lives.

Greener Data Centres Thanks to Refurbishment? We Asked Techbuyer

The demand for computing capacity is increasing worldwide whilst reports of the environmental impact of data centres grow. Techbuyer aims to counter this with refurbished servers.

The Modern Work Toolkit: How to Work Sustainably in the Office and Remotely

Modern working is more digital than ever – and increasing our carbon footprint. RESET presents sustainable alternatives for digital working.

“Magic” AI Is Exploiting Data Labour in the Global South – But Resistance Is Happening

Data labour powering generative AI are paid shockingly low wages, making them particularly attractive to AI service providers who seek to maximise profit. But, there's hope.

“The New Oil”: How Data Centres Threaten Climate Protection—And What We Can Do About It

Data centres threaten the energy transition, drain water resources and harm human health. Can we slow their growth before it's too late?

Ethical Supply Chains Are Just a Click Away: Interview With Susanne Jordan From Nager-IT

Electronics production damages the climate. Susanne Jordan explains how Nager-IT manufactures the most ethical computer mouse possible.