The last update: 01/04/2024
This article on digital sobriety in the workplace is designed to remain dynamic and relevant. If you have any insights or tips to contribute on fostering a more balanced and mindful approach to technology in our professional lives, we encourage you to reach out to our agency. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Sobriety or digital eco-management
In the workplace, adopting a more frugal approach and conserving energy can be straightforward. If you share the belief that the cleanest energy is the energy we don’t consume, then consider implementing the following tips for fostering a more frugal environment at work.
These are practices that we integrate into our daily routines and find they actually enhance productivity rather than hinder it. Keep reading for insights.
Browser bookmarks help you stay sober
Did you know?
The energy expended by an internet search conducted on a search engine is comparable to that of powering a light bulb for an entire hour!
Therefore, if you frequently access the same website multiple times throughout the day while at work, consider bookmarking it to minimize energy consumption. Naturally, this suggestion extends to your personal online activities as well.
More digital sobriety by typing a URL directly into your browser
If you already know the domain name of the site you wish to visit, simply type it directly into your browser’s address bar. This approach bypasses the need to load a search engine results page, thanks to the browsing history feature.
Additionally, it reduces server requests, contributing to more efficient energy consumption.
Posting lightweight images on social networks reduces resource usage.
At wizAcom, we adhere to a strict policy of publishing images weighing less than 150 KB across all the networks and websites we manage. Regardless of the client, we prioritise visuals optimised for the web, maintaining good quality while keeping file sizes minimal.
Why do we enforce such a constraint?
1. Improved SEO: By incorporating relevant keywords into the image name, ensuring low byte weight, and including ALT tags, we enhance our clients’ visibility on search engines like Google.
2. Enhanced User Experience (UX): Lighter images contribute to faster page loading times, both on social networks and websites. Given the impatience of internet users, quicker loading times increase the likelihood of visitor engagement and retention, benefiting our clients’ businesses.
The lighter your media content, the better your page will perform. By prioritizing lightweight content, you not only contribute to environmental sustainability but also enhance the performance of your pages on search engines like Google.
If you’re interested in incorporating eco-friendly practices into your website and improving its performance, contact wizAcom today!
More digital sobriety by deleting unnecessary e-mails
Regularly cleaning out your email inbox can contribute to digital sobriety! It’s easy to overlook, but emails stored on servers from years ago consume unnecessary energy.
If you have emails lingering in your inbox for over 2 years without revisiting them, it’s time to declutter! Here’s a safe approach to consider:
1. Save important attachments to your computer.
2. Keep only the last message of the email thread. Typically, contacts don’t delete email histories, so the last message often contains the entire conversation.
3. Delete previous messages to free up server space.
By reducing the number of messages stored in your inbox, you not only declutter but also conserve energy used by email providers’ servers. This simple practice can lead to significant energy savings in the long run.
An eco-friendly host for your website
For enhanced digital sobriety, wizAcom has opted for Infomaniak as its website host, and we couldn’t be happier! 😊
We’ve been working with this hosting solution for several years, and here’s why it’s our top choice:
1. Responsive and courteous Support department: Infomaniak’s support team is always ready to assist.
2. Commitment to digital sobriety: Infomaniak prioritizes sustainability and actively works towards reducing its environmental impact.
3. Reliability: Unlike other hosting providers we’ve encountered, particularly in France, we’ve experienced minimal bugs and server breakdowns with Infomaniak.
4. Competitive pricing: Infomaniak offers competitive rates compared to its counterparts.
5. RGPD compliance: As a Swiss host, Infomaniak has been compliant with RGPD regulations from the start. With Infomaniak’s focus on RGPD compliance, performance, and digital sobriety, it stands out as our top recommendation for ecologically conscious web solutions.
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Save energy on your computer screen
Eco-friendly initiatives aimed at saving energy have become integral to daily business operations. For instance, even when on standby, your computer screen consumes energy.
Here are some practical tips to help you manage your electricity usage effectively:
1. Reduce the brightness of your screen to cut its consumption by up to 50%.
2. Turn off your screen completely at the end of the workday instead of leaving it on standby.
3. Use power strips with switches to minimize the phantom energy consumption of devices on standby.
Choosing the right manufacturer for my devices
Because the choice of electrical equipment is by far the 1st source of environmental impact linked to digital technology, a full article is in order! Buying fewer new terminals (computers, smartphones, tablets, TVs and other connected devices) is the best way to reduce digital pollution. wizAcom can help!
