All publications Tiphaine Pabou

19/12/2023

Rental, Reconditioned, Secondhand: Alternatives to Buying New That Give Smartphones a Second Life

Thinking of buying a new smartphone? Break away from the usual path: instead of getting a new device, there are alternatives available today that allow you to own a perfectly functional phone. And what about the model you want to replace? Don't let it linger at the bottom of a drawer anymore—there are solutions to grant it a second life.

12/12/2023

Smartphones: More Reasons Than Ever to Make Them Last

A broken screen, a battery losing autonomy, a sluggish phone: many reasons to replace your smartphone. However, 40% of these issues could be avoided with some simple habits: suitable protections, digital hygiene...

28/11/2023

Is 5G more environmentally-friendly than WiFi ?

Wireless communication technologies have revolutionized our way of accessing the Internet. Their widespread adoption has led to an explosion in our usage: streaming, video games... with significant environmental consequences. Following the deployment of 5G, is it better to use mobile data or opt for WiFi? Here are some answers...

02/11/2023

Streaming & Ecology: Understanding and Acting to Reduce Environmental Impact

Digital entertainment has become a standard, with video-on-demand platforms like Netflix gaining increasing popularity. As a major user of the Internet, these new practices raise questions about their environmental impact. Here are some actions to take to reduce it.

YouTube as a Music Playlist: the Steep Carbon Footprint of a Bad Habit

Launching YouTube to listen to music at the office or at home has become a reflex. With just a few clicks, we gain access to a wide variety of content, including pre-made playlists. However, the carbon footprint of this habit is concerning. It's time to reconsider how we consume music and explore more environmentally friendly musical alternatives.