The CO2 footprint of the Internet's data centers alone may already be comparable to that of global air travel. The good news is that a growing number of major Internet corporations are becoming more environmentally conscientious, opting for more renewable energy sources for their data centers and operations.

sustainable
example websites

Google

Google

69.33 gm/visit

Facebook

Facebook

90.53 gm/visit

Alphabet

Alphabet

52.41 gm/visit

Red Website

Red Website

92.57 gm/visit

These websites avoid bloated frameworks by using compressed graphics, efficient file formats, and lightweight fonts. Check out our information on developing sustainable websites and establishing a page weight budget if you want to learn more.

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