I grew up in the era of 56K modems where downloading a 3MB image took 7-8 minutes. We had to think carefully about what we added to a page. Today, we have fast connections and we stopped thinking. Maybe it’s time we start again.

What’s the heaviest website you’ve come across recently?

#WebPerformance #SustainableWeb

I wrote a short guide for less technical people on measuring and improving a website's carbon footprint

https://curlybracket.net/en/2026/01/27/web-carbon-footprint.html

#carbonfootprintreduction #greenweb #sustainableweb

Using Sustainable Web Hosting as a USP for Your Agency​

https://www.switchweb.co.uk/blog/2025/12/27/using-sustainable-web-hosting-as-a-usp-for-your-agency/

#SustainableWeb #GreenHosting #DigitalAgency #EcoFriendly #WebHosting #Switchweb

Migrating to Green Hosting: A Step‑by‑Step Checklist for Site Owners​

https://www.switchweb.co.uk/blog/2025/12/29/migrating-to-green-hosting-a-step%e2%80%91by%e2%80%91step-checklist-for-site-owners/

#GreenHosting #SustainableWeb #WebHosting #EcoFriendly #ClimateAction #Switchweb

Web architecture is evolving toward environmental consciousness and local context. At Silphium Design, we have identified ten critical criteria for sustainable, place-based websites for 2026. This synthesis of technical efficiency and resonance is essential for a responsible digital future. Explore our latest analysis to see how digital spaces can honor the physical world while minimizing their footprint.

https://silphiumdesign.com/sustainable-place-based-websites-10-criteria/

#SustainableWeb #WebDev #GreenIT #Fediverse

The intersection of biological efficiency and digital architecture is where a sustainable web resides. At Silphium Design, we leverage biomimicry to transcend design constraints. By applying nature’s time-tested principles to digital ecosystems, we can reduce energy consumption and improve resilience. Here are five proven strategies for a greener digital age.

Read more: https://silphiumdesign.com/biomimicry-5-nature-inspired-strategies/

#Biomimicry #GreenIT #SustainableWeb #WebDesign

Okay, okay, I'm going to try to use Mastodon more regularly!

I've been shying away from the world a bit, not really sharing my open source projects due to knocked confidence.

Buuut... I'm going to try to be more active and hopefully find likeminded people on here.

So here's a start:

If you are into sustainable web stuff and design, check out my Susty Icons!

https://sustyicons.com

#websustainability #sustyweb #sustainableweb #digitalsustainability

🚀 GreenStack details live! Launch: January 2026

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✅ Zero-downtime deployments
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We won't push you to expensive dedicated because shared can't cope. Pro solves those problems.

Packages from £20/mo.

https://umbhost.net/gb/blog/2025/12/greenstack-package-details-revealed-enterprise-grade-umbraco-hosting-arrives-january-2026

#GreenStack #Umbraco #WebHosting #SustainableWeb