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Carbon-aware internet application design

This project was part of DDW 2020
Status bar shows low carbon energy availability

The internet has a large, invisible and fast-growing carbon footprint. What if we could align people’s digital consumption with the availability of renewable energy? Onlign visualises the future of carbon-aware online experience by communicating carbon cost and nudging greener choices.

The digital industry is the next one to surprise you with its startling energy consumption and carbon emission. The internet industry accounts for 3.7% of global greenhouse gas emission, which is the same amount as the aviation industry, according to some

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Home screen launcher depending on energy status

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Low-carbon video call alternative experience