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.

Refurbished vs. Recycled Laptops: Which Is More Sustainable?

Need a new laptop, but preferably not one that harm the planet? Here, we go into how you can buy a new laptop as sustainably as possible.

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Why the Computer World Would Be Greener With Open Hardware: In Conversation With Lucie Hartmann From MNT Research

Lucie Hartmann explains in an interview how MNT Research develops laptops according to open principles.

When Is GenAI Actually Useful? Stefan Kaufmann Shares His Toolbox for Using AI in Administration

Stefan Kaufmann from Wikimedia Germany reveals the limitations of GenAI and shares his toolbox for figuring out when it's worth using it.

This Idea Could End Europe’s Out-of-Control Resource Consumption

Europe’s current consumption pattern equals human rights violations, environmental destruction and fans the flames of the climate crisis. It’s time for a raw material reversal.

Looking at the Entire Life Cycle: Tips for Sustainable AI Development and Use

AI users and developers can influence AI sustainability. We present the essential steps to creating a sustainable AI model.

Green Cloud Without Big Data: How to Use Nextcloud & Why We Love It

Looking for a green and data-secure cloud? We spoke to Andreas Steinhauser from infra.run about how to get started with open-source provider Nextcloud.

Could AI-Powered Robots Be the Answer to Europe’s E-Waste Problem?

A team of researchers have developed AI-powered robots to tackle Europe's gigantic e-waste recycling crisis.

How To Avoid AI Features: Open-Source Software Lets You Escape the ‘Walled Garden’

Carbon-hungry AI is everywhere. We explain how to avoid AI features and why open-source software and decentralised networks can help.

Sustainable AI Means Looking Beyond Data Centres

The massive impact of AI on people and the environment is just the tip of the iceberg. True AI sustainability requires a life-cycle approach focused on the common good.