Eco Friendly Web Design

[skeeter]

I agree. The problem is consumerism with tat / packaging / waste (being what doesn't get used)

Not just green or eco, it's a wider issue than that. currently been looking for research on 'clicks'. Client told me about energy problems in server farms too. They are big issues. Need to be pin-pointed correctly.

Behaviour changes. Couldn't agree more.

[Mobilebuff]

Darker website designs to use less electricity on the end users machine, like google black.

[matt.bluestagstudio]

Darker website designs to use less electricity on the end users machine

I thought that was a myth? Or only applicable to certain types of screens?

Still though, Google Black is a perfect example of people being interested in Green if it's given to them on a plate.

People felt as if they were doing their bit just from doing something they would do everyday.

No reason why the same logic can't be applied to websites?

[skeeter]

Can someone confirm this please?

I have often thought the same. Black is made up of zero values in RGB.

Thank You. Our site will stay dark.

[skeeter]

I have seeked a little guideance it may well be a myth.

[Place of design]

apple mac's are very recyclable

[skeeter]

yes. some one sent me a link of apple mac being used as bird tables.



this is my w/e. enjoy

[Pixel Punch]

We are very interested in finding a reliable reseller / server option that is powered by renewable energy. Does anyone have any recommendations?

[openmind]

This isn't going to win me many friends but you are unlikely to find a hosting company with real green credentials.

The simple reason is very few hosting companies own their own data centres so while the host may boast that their servers are powered by hamster powered PSUs, the data centre they are in might be running on coal

[Paul Norman]

From a business perspective, I think we may be over doing it here.

Of course, if you want to win public funded contracts, throw in some green gestures. But make sure it is costed in - they will pay for it.

But in the main, do what you feel is right, and appropriate, but concentrate on running a good business. Be ethical, give good service, price fairly, treat suppliers and staff well etc etc.

But changing the colour of a website to reduce power consumption is definitely playing at the edges of a huge, ill-defined, global issue!

If you really want to make a different envirnomentally, you have to think holistically, and focus on the things that make a bigger impact. For example, I hope that whilst you design your black screen websites that you have your heating turned down, and never, ever use air conditioning? No...I thought not.