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At TechRadar, we live and breathe technology.
This is projected to increase to 82 billion kg by 2030.
It doesnt have to be, though.
Were proud to work alongside companies who are driving positive change and building much-needed solutions.
Sustainability Heroes
For us, this is something very new, but very important.
Sustainability isnt a trend; its a necessity.
Thats where our exciting partnership withSeismiccomes in.
Seismic is an international team of experts on a mission to help businesses become increasingly impactful forces for good.
In 2024, well include five Sustainability Heroes awards alongside our annual TechRadar Choice Awards.
The winners will be pre-qualified for our first annual TechRadar Sustainability Awards, launching in April 2025.
This includes considerations such as sustainability education, consumer behavior, circularity in product design and supply chain ethics.
Winners will be able to purchase our new TechRadar sustainability logo for marketing purposes.
These typically account for the largest part of a technology devices carbon footprint.
For example, research shows that over 80% of a laptops footprint arises from embodied carbon.
E-waste
The disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) is a major concern within the tech industry.
Recycling and responsible disposal of e-waste are essential to mitigate environmental impact.
Designed for Disposal
The technology industry is characterized by rapid innovation and frequent product obsolescence.
Digital Inclusion
Digital inclusion is a sustainability issue with social implications.
This has led to severe human rights abuses and helped fund a devastating civil war in the country.
Estimates suggest that user devices consume more energy than networks and data centers combined.
This is forecast to increase over the next five to ten years.
