Digital sustainability

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Digital sustainability refers to the responsible and sustainable use of digital technologies, in order to minimize the environmental impact and guarantee fair access to technologies for all people. This may include the energy efficiency of digital devices, the responsible use of data and resources, the creation of sustainable infrastructures for data transfer and attention to equity and inclusion issues in design and access to digital technologies.

Below are the key aspects of Digital Sustainability:

  1. Carbon Emissions Reduction: Digital Sustainability involves the adoption of measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions and environmental impact resulting from the use of digital devices and data management.
  2. Energy Efficiency: This concept encourages the optimization of digital devices and data centers to reduce energy consumption and promote the use of renewable energy sources.
  3. Responsible Data Management: Digital Sustainability includes the protection of privacy and ethical handling of user data, as well as reducing excessive use of digital resources.
  4. Circular Economy: It promotes the reuse and recycling of electronic devices and digital components to limit the flow of electronic waste.
  5. Education and Awareness: Digital Sustainability involves promoting responsible behaviors among digital users and educating them about sustainability in the digital context.
  6. Social Impact: It includes examining the social effects of digital technologies, including digital inclusion, accessibility, and equity in the digital age.
  7. Regulatory Compliance: Digital Sustainability requires compliance with environmental regulations and data protection.