How to go responsible digital?
Students from the Green Office's GSM2LIFE team present their guide to digital responsibility: an intuitive and scientific tool, verified by an expert, to help you understand the impact of digital technology on the climate and implement concrete actions to reduce your impact.
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Start by calculating your digital footprint
We've created a challenge for you to calculate your digital footprint, which is part of your carbon footprint.
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Understand digital issues and take action!
In this guide, you'll find an overview of the current digital situation around the world, as well as a series of actions you can take to reduce your digital impact on the climate.
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Recycle or replace your electronic equipment
Extending the lifespan of your electronic devices is one of the most important ways of reducing your digital impact on the climate. So it's important to replace them only when necessary.
Here you'll find a diagram to help you think about your options before buying a new device!
Diagram: What should I do with my electronic device?
As early as 2003, I was surprised by the fact that we let Internet operators push us to data consumption without even imagining the consequences for the planet.
The Green Office gives some recommendations in its guide to responsible digital use.
Here are some personal choices that allow me to go even further.
I don't use the Cloud, because I don't know who has control over my data, and what can be done with it. The external hard drive and the USB key are good ways to transfer data. Transfer via Bluetooth (low energy) is sometimes a very useful and low power solution.
Whenever possible, I use the wired network. I don't use social networks much because they are addictive. Beware of scrolling internet pages. Camera and microphone are only connected when necessary. When possible, I don't accept cookies, or only the necessary ones. Let's buy local when possible. Let's not order 3 pairs of shoes and send 2 back, even if the return is free. The few connected objects I own are not activated (Wifi or 4G). We have to admit that these devices are spying on us.
Do we really need cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence?
Let's see how we can do without them, as they are very power hungry.
I only buy a new camera when the old one no longer gives me satisfaction. The main advantage is that I know its possibilities well and make the most of them.
Thierry Legros - Faculty of Applied Sciences / Department of Electricity, Electronics and Computer Science (Montefiore Institute) / Electronics and Microsystems
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