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Notion 11

What devices can we give preference to?

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Learn about the best devices to give preference to for a sustainable use of digital media.

According to Green IT, 60 to 80% of the digital industry's environmental footprint is connected to equipment, especially if we include the impact associated with the electricity they consume. To change this trend, a sustainable digital industry requires the integration of new, more ethical practices.

But which devices are the most sustainable?

A normal office computer will pull less power than a high-performing computer.

We have a second option: Laptops, have a smaller power supply, so that they can be more portable: This usually results in less use of energy than a computer. Laptops are often more energy-efficient than desktops for one simple reason: they can run for a long time off battery power.

However, talking about sustainability, the real winners for sure are tablets. Even smaller than laptops, their power supplies aren’t that powerful at all, which means their energy use is contained.