LIFESTYLE

Ways to reduce digital carbon footprint

By Apurva P

1

Declutter your inbox

Exchanging emails requires computing power. Unsubscribe from unnecessary newsletters, report spam emails and delete unneeded emails.

2

Turn off devices

Switch off electronics when not in use for long periods to save energy. Avoid charging devices overnight to prevent battery degradation and unnecessary energy consumption.

3

Browse smartly

To reduce energy consumption while searching, be precise with your queries, bookmark frequently visited websites and close inactive browser tabs.

4

Use cloud storage efficiently

Save only vital files on the cloud for security. Remove identical photos and unnecessary shared files. Use pen drives or hard drives to store data instead.

5

Stream videos carefully

To reduce energy use and data expansion, avoid streaming videos that you aren't watching. Disable the 'autoplay' option. Download music instead of streaming them online.

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