Leaving something better than you found it does not come naturally nowadays. That is why Positive Impact is an imperative to be instilled at the core of what Vorian / AS does and everyone should do, and this pillar ensures that all our work, our energy, our dedication goes towards a beneficial change in our world, with a positive climate lens.ย
We really need each other to thrive; that the best way to learn and grow is together; that the experience of those on the other side of the world really matters.ย
Our Earth is our only option. Embodies the idea that there is no Planet B and thus our environment needs to be safeguarded if we and future generations hope to live here.
Because of this, i/we planned every activity and every action around creating a culture of sustainability to inspire everyone to really get involved to ensure that is our top priority.
Remember, each small change in daily habits can have a big impact on the environment. Each time you/we choose a sustainable product, we contribute to the reduction of waste and to the conservation of natural resources, inspiring those arround us and creating a positive ripple effect.
I Adelino Saldanha I am committed to further reducing my digital footprint, so in the absence of any standard meter based on users' normal daily usage, mine is already at a value below 40% of what is currently considered normal and I am committed to further reducing the more than I can.
Eco-friendly practices - Sustainable living tips
Energy :ย
Choose an electric vehicle
Air-dry your laundry
Charge our devices to 80%
In summer use your portable solar pannel to charge your devices
Choose to take the stairs
Clean the cloud
Close the curtains or blinds in the summer
Cook with the stove off / Turn off the stove first
Cover the pots with the lid
Delete files you don't use
Do the laundry at 60ยบF or 30ยบC
Dry your air without a hairdryer
Enjoy natural light in your home
Have a candlelit dinner
Keep the room at 78ยบF or 25ยบC in the summer
Listen to pre downloaded music
Open the curtains or blinds in winter
Open the windows on summer
Share files via links
Turn off WI--FI when you don't need'it
Turn off the camera when you don't need'it
Turn off the lights!
Turn off your computer when you are not using it
Turn the heat down
Unplug the plug
Use cold water to wash the dishes
Use the dishwasher with the ecological programs
Use the dryer at a full load
Use the washer and dryer with ecolofical programs
Use the washing machine at a full load
Wear Warmer clothes inside the house on winter
Wear fresh clothes inside the house on summer
Food :
Bring home lefthovers
Choose certified fish
Choose expiring food
Choose home grown produce
Choose local products
Choose seasonal products
Consume all your groceries
Eat a pescarian meal
Eat a vegan meal
Eat a vegetarian meal
Mobility :
Carpool
Choose an electric vehicle instead of a gas one
Get arround with an electric bike
Get arround with an electric scooter
Get arround with public transport
Ride a bike instead public transport
If you can do your things walking, choose walk.
Take meetinfs remotly
Take public transportation instead of a taxi
ย Take the bike instead of the car
Take the train instead of the car
Walk instead of taking public transport
Walk instead of taking the car
Shopping :
Choose a refurbished electronic device
Choose a refurbished phone
Choose a used household appliance
Choose clothes with recycled fabrics
Choose delivery with an electric vehicle
Choose second-hand furtinure
Choose secondhand clothes
Choose to purshase in stores
Choose vegan garments
Gift a sustainable experience
Invest in ESG funds
Repair electronic devices
Repair home furniture
Repairt your clothes
Repair your household appliances
Repair your mobile phone
Share your tools
Swap a book
Swap your clothes
Use a cloth handkerchief
Social :
Advocate for Quality Healthcare
Advocate for social issues
Champion accessibility and equality
Counter hate speech wherever you see it
Donate your clothes
Feed the culture
Follow reliable news sources
Invite people to take actions
Join an environmental organization
Learn about a different culture
Make a donation
Purchase fair-trade products
Speak up for peace
Speak up for the Planet
Stand up for a just society
Support Financially
Take part and learn
Teach chieldren about equality
Understand and help reduce mental health stigmas
Volunteer
Join AWorld and take actions
Travel :
Book an eco-friendly accommodation
Bring your travel size products
Get your linen changed only when necessary
Go camping
Take the train instead of the plane
Waste :
Be careful with cigarette butts
Choose a solid soap
Choose bamboo toilet paper
Choose bulk products
Choose refillable cosmetics
Collect electronic waste
Collect waste
Give homedade gifts
Make the compost
Print it in black/white and front/back
Recycle aluminum
Recycle glass
Recycle paper
Recycle plastic
Reuse your coffee cup
Reuse your bottle
Use a reusable bag
Water :
Close the shower tap while soaping yourself
Close the tap when brushing your teeth
Close the tap when you wash the dishes
Put the dishes in the dishwasher without rinsing
Reuse water
Take a 5-minute shower
Take a shower instead of a bath
Environment :
Plant a tree or a flower
Get a plant
Meditate for 5 minutes
Practice earthing
Read a book
Take three deep breaths
Use natural products for your plants
Write 5 things your are gratefull for today
โ Chat AI : every conversation costs a bottle of water.
Imagine sitting down at your PC to start a chat with the artificial intelligencez before it can answer your questions you have to get a few glasses of water and give it some to drink. Absurd, isn't it?
A conversation between an average user and a chatbot is roughly equivalent to taking a Iarge bottle of water and throwing it away. Al chats consumed 700,000 liters of water just to keep the data centers that run our digital services fresh.
In the world of artificial intelligence, distinguishing between 'withdrawal' and 'consumption' of water is cruciaL
'Withdrawal' refers to the act of drawing water from natural sources such as rivers or Iakes, while 'consumption' implies the use of water in data centers, which is lost through evaporation during cooling.
This process is vital to keep the servers within the range of 10 to 27 degrees Celsius (50-80 degrees Fahrenheit), an essential range to prevent technical failures.
Servers produce a lot of heat, and to control it, facilities often on cooling towers that use the evaporation of cold water.
While this system does maintain the optimal environment for servers, it raises significant concerns about the environmental impact of the digital age;
Let's try to reduce it by supporting sustainable technologies and promoting more resource- efficient practices.ย