Working alongside the Digital Marketing Team, we have managed to reduce the page weight of the University’s homepage, www.ed.ac.uk, so that it produces 13 less tonnes of CO2 per year. Implementing the change As part of the wider EdWeb2 update, the university’s homepage has undergone changes to improve its performance and reduce its environmental impact. […]
Read moreWe’re estimated to save 25 tonnes of CO2 annually because of better web design choices. And that’s just the start… What’s changed? The new EdWeb2 update has made our sites greener! We’ve made two key changes to reduce the page weight of our websites. Simply put, this means the file size of our web pages […]
Read moreOn the 5th June, I had the privilege of presenting at the annual UCISA Sustainability Conference titled ‘Will New Technology Help or Harm the Planet?’. Here’s a run down of how it went. Will technology save us? Technology plays a crucial role in sustainability. Many of the environmental and social challenges we face today can […]
Read moreChoosing a green hosting provider is a great way to improve your digital sustainability. But, as I’ve found out, this is only one part of the puzzle towards responsible digital ownership. Read more to understand the complexities behind a green hosting certification. With global data use is skyrocketing, so the push to decarbonise the […]
Read moreThe 15th of March marks Digital Clean-up Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about digital pollution and an opportunity to audit all data, both personal and work-related. Cleaning up the clouds Systems for pretty much everything (work, communication, education, healthcare, gaming, finance, and more) have gradually transitioned online, aiming to increase flexibility, accessibility, and […]
Read moreWe’ve collaborated with Little Forest to identify key metrics for their Web Sustainability Feature. Find out about how I navigated the nuances of the data to make the tool more precise and actionable for web publishers. When I first started my internship as a Green Web Estate Intern, it felt a bit like staring into […]
Read moreUnderstanding and Measuring the Environmental Impact of the University of Edinburgh’s Web Estate – Initial Insights and Further Questions from my Summer Internship. About Me & My Background Hello! I’m Oisin (or Osh), a soon-to-be fourth-year Sustainable Development student studying on the Human Geography pathway. My background in sustainability and activism meant that this […]
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