Carbon Footprint

Booking an appointment at the prefecture, applying for social assistance, filing your taxes… today, most of these procedures are done online. For many, this makes life easier, but for others, it is a real obstacle. It is in this context that the idea of a right to remain offline is emerging: the possibility for everyone to continue accessing public services without being required to use the Internet.

Par Hélène Granet

"A ransomware-type cybersecurity incident has recently affected part of our information system: some of your data is concerned." This is an anxiety-inducing sentence that appears more and more frequently in messages we receive. When this happens, here is how to respond in practical terms.

Par Charlotte Leriche

AI creators are blurring the lines and pushing us to consider these technologies as flesh-and-blood humans. Beyond the fact that they are merely machines, this anthropomorphism can have deleterious effects.

Par Arthur Schurck

Since January 8, Iran has once again been almost completely cut off from the Internet, after a brief and very limited reconnection observed on Sunday, January 18.

Par Léna Jauze

Teenagers are the first to be singled out when it comes to denouncing the problem of growing smartphone use in France. Yet it is in fact all French people who spend too much time on screens. How can we return to a more balanced use?

Par Sophie Audiguier

Data centers, strategic components of the digital ecosystem, are expanding at a rapid pace across the globe. Driven by the global rise of AI, the construction and operation of this infrastructure come with many challenges that are not always clearly explained. An interview with Benoit Petit, co-founder of Hubblo.

Par Louise Pastouret

Translucide, created in 2019, offers eco-designed and accessible websites with a focus on sobriety and inclusion. An interview with graphic designer Maud Subiry and developers Simon Vandaele, Mathieu Vigou Didierjean, and Thibault Dugast, all four members of the collective.

Par Jérémy Pastouret

The French have become accustomed to doing part of their shopping online: whether it's buying clothes or booking a hotel, consumers interact with dozens of pages each day. However, it remains difficult to assess the carbon footprint of a purchase on the web...

Par Maëlys T.

An increasing number of students and employees are using artificial intelligence daily to accomplish their tasks. This trend could redefine the value and meaning our society places on work.

Par Nicolas Robin

How does a satellite network work? What are the ecological consequences of sending satellites into orbit? Insights from Marlène de Bank, research engineer at the Shift Project.

Par Maëlys T.

Some digital tools have been designed to make the functioning of our institutions more understandable. Valuable resources for citizens, especially during the time of early legislative elections.

Par Jérémy Pastouret

In 2025, Microsoft will bring an end to Windows 10: the end-of-support date for its users has been determined. Beyond that, everyone will use this operating system at their own risk. This decision has environmental repercussions, as millions of still-functioning computers will cease to be used.

Par Jérémy Pastouret

December 28, 2023: France adopted a decree aiming to impose the USB Type C charger on small electronic devices (smartphones, consoles, etc.).

Par Maëlys T.

On the digital side, what does 2024 have in store for us? Artificial intelligence, eco-design, social networks, regulations, digital divide... so many areas undergoing significant changes that promise a year full of news.

Par Les e-novateurs

December 21, 2023: Boavizta association publishes a study entitled 'Responsible Digital - How to involve your hierarchy?'. The benefits of the approach are multiple: reduction of ecological impact and resource consumption, better attractiveness of talents as an employer... many arguments to assert with companies.

Par Jérémy Pastouret

December 14, 2024: The Shift Project (a French think tank for low-carbon transition) presented a first report on the frugality of digital infrastructures for resilient users and a second one on the frugality of virtual worlds. The goal is to address the challenges of the dual carbon constraint: reducing carbon emissions from our activities and making the country independent from fossil fuels.

Par Maëlys T.

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...

Par Tiphaine Pabou

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.

Par Tiphaine Pabou

Explore the results of the prospective study conducted by ADEME and Arcep on the environmental footprint of the digital sector in France by 2030 and 2050. Without actions to limit its growth, the carbon footprint of the digital sector could triple by 2050. Discover solutions like frugality and eco-design to reduce this impact, and subscribe to the Les Enovateurs newsletter for a more responsible digital future.

Par Jérémy Pastouret