Sustainability Recommendations
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Personalized recommendations to reduce your digital carbon footprint and improve sustainability.
by myHerb (DevSphere project for open source sustainability development hub)
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Enable Dark Mode
medium impact
Switch to dark mode to reduce screen energy consumption, especially on OLED displays.
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Reduce Screen Brightness
high impact
Lower your screen brightness to 70% or below to significantly reduce power consumption.
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Close Unused Apps
medium impact
Regularly close background apps that you're not actively using to save battery and processing power.
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Use Wi-Fi Instead of Mobile Data
medium impact
Connect to Wi-Fi networks when available as they consume less energy than cellular data.
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Enable Battery Saver Mode
high impact
Activate battery saver mode when your device reaches 50% battery to extend usage time.
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Reduce Auto-Sync Frequency
medium impact
Decrease how often your apps sync data automatically to reduce background energy usage.
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Turn Off Location Services
medium impact
Disable location services for apps that don't need them to save battery and reduce data usage.
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Use Airplane Mode in Low Signal Areas
high impact
Enable airplane mode in areas with poor signal to prevent your device from constantly searching for networks.
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Schedule Digital Detox Hours
high impact
Set aside 2-3 hours daily as 'no-screen' time to reduce overall digital energy consumption.
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Optimize Video Streaming Quality
medium impact
Lower video streaming quality to 720p or below when on mobile data to reduce energy consumption.
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Use Text-Based Communication
low impact
Prefer text messages over video calls when possible to reduce bandwidth and energy usage.
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Enable Do Not Disturb Mode
medium impact
Use Do Not Disturb mode during work hours to reduce unnecessary notifications and screen activations.
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