The Internet's Footprint

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An environmental footprint, also known as an ecological footprint, is a measurement of the effects a company, person or activity has on the environment. It is measured by considering the multiple impacts certain activities and industries have on water, land, air, carbon release, etc. For example, ecologist will measure qualities such as the amount of waste produced or how many non-renewable resources used up to determine the environmental footprint it left on the planet. The Internet and it's digital technologies are believed to be accountable for 4% of greenhouse gas emissions.

How the internet has reduced environmental footprint

The internet has reduced ecological footprints because it has limited conventional transaction activities that would harmfully impact the environment. The internet supplies online music streaming and music downloads to replace CDs and records which eliminates the waste of production of the tangible items. Applications like zoom and facetime can reduce the need to fly or drive to and from certain areas for face-to-face conversation. Technology and the internet have diminished the need for paper with digital alternatives to books, paying bills, and other traditionally printed necessities. This saves trees, energy, and other natural resources. Platforms like the internet and social media also make people more aware of the environmental footprints they leave and provide tips on how to reduce them.

Notes

Admin, L. (2019, August 13). What is an environmental Foot PRINT? (Ecological Footprint). Retrieved March 12, 2021, from https://lpelc.org/what-is-an-environmental-foot-print-ecological-footprint/