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What rating indicates that a website is cleaner than 85% of all web pages worldwide?
What rating indicates that a website is cleaner than 85% of all web pages worldwide?
The median desktop web page size has decreased by 400% since 2011.
The median desktop web page size has decreased by 400% since 2011.
False
What tool can be used to estimate the carbon footprint of websites?
What tool can be used to estimate the carbon footprint of websites?
Website Carbon Calculator
Statik has achieved climate neutrality since _____ year.
Statik has achieved climate neutrality since _____ year.
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Which principle involves employing hosting services powered by renewable energy?
Which principle involves employing hosting services powered by renewable energy?
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Match the following companies with their description regarding Statik's collaborations.
Match the following companies with their description regarding Statik's collaborations.
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Compressing images can significantly increase a website's carbon emissions.
Compressing images can significantly increase a website's carbon emissions.
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Since what year has Statik actively pursued sustainability?
Since what year has Statik actively pursued sustainability?
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Study Notes
Internet's Digital Footprint
- The internet's carbon footprint is significant, comparable to the 13th largest polluter if it were a country.
- Websites produce varying amounts of carbon dioxide based on hosting, design, and content.
Website Carbon Calculator
- WebsiteCarbon.com is a tool estimating website carbon footprints.
- Ratings range from A+ to F, based on emissions.
- An 'A' rating indicates a website producing 0.16 grams of CO2 per visit, better than 85% of all web pages.
Digital Sustainability Principles
- Green Hosting: Using renewable energy sources for hosting.
- Optimize Media: Compressing images and videos to reduce data transfer volume (compressing images reduces emissions by 72%).
- Avoid Excessive Tracking: Minimizing third-party trackers and cookies.
- Efficient Coding Practices: Using energy-efficient programming languages and frameworks.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Implementing CDNs to minimize energy consumption and latency.
Website Size Growth
- Median desktop webpage sizes have increased by 400% and mobile sizes by 1,321% since 2011.
Action Points
- Assess website environmental impact via carbon audits.
- Incorporate energy-saving practices into web development.
- Promote sustainable digital marketing strategies.
- Encourage use of carbon calculators to measure website footprints.
Statik Company Information
- Statik Digital Agency was established in 2004.
- Staff includes strategists, analysts, builders, marketers, communications experts, and project managers.
- Collaborated with clients like Vlaams-Brabant, TechnoPolis, and UNIKA.
- Mission: Amplify client voices and impact.
- Committed to sustainability since 2016, including adopting PV panels, vegetarian food, eliminating bottled water and company cars.
- Achieved climate neutrality since 2019.
- Sustainable approach encompasses internet emissions, inclusive solutions, accessibility, privacy, ethical marketing, etc.
- Outlined nine principles for sustainable digital products and services, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Employs tools like Hotjar for user interaction analysis and user experience improvement.
- Belgian company providing insights into top 25 Belgian websites.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the internet's carbon footprint and learn how website design and hosting impact environmental sustainability. Explore various principles of digital sustainability that can help reduce emissions. This quiz will guide you through important facts and tools like the Website Carbon Calculator.
