This book is about the process of creating web-based systems (i.e., websites, content, etc.) that consider each of the parts, the modules, the organisms – binary or otherwise – that make up a balanced, sustainable web ecosystem. In the current media-rich environment, a website is more than a collection of relative html documents of text and images on a static desktop computer monitor. There is now an unlimited combination of screens, devices, platforms, browsers, locations, versions, users, and exabytes of data with which to interact. Written in a highly approachable, practical style, this book is useful for stakeholders, system administrators, developers, designers, content managers, and the anonymous web user in industry, as well as faculty, staff, and students of all levels involved in teaching and learning in information technology.

"If you're a climate-conscious but busy web developer wanting to green your practice, Sustainable Web Design in 20 Lessons by Michael Andersen is your ideal starting point. Your day-to-day web development practice can be an impactful climate action: this book will help you make it so" - Ismael Velasco The internet is one of the biggest carbon dioxide polluters in this world. You might not be aware of it, but whenever you open an email, send a chat message, refresh your newsfeed, watch a movie or load a website, you cause pollution. Sustainable Web Design In 20 Lessons is for the web designer and the intermediate website owner. It will teach you what sustainable web design is and give you valuable tools you can use to make your website more sustainable. You will also get introduced to ethical design, which is the art of putting people before business. Together we can make the internet a better place for everyone. Book content: Lesson 1: Sustainable Web Design fundamentals. Lesson 2: Understand carbon footprints. Lesson 3: Green web hosting. Lesson 4: Content delivery networks. Lesson 5: Page-weight budgets. Lesson 6: Death of content. Lesson 7: Accessibility. Lesson 8: Minimalistic & lightweight design. Lesson 9: Dark/light mode & colors. Lesson 10: Image optimization. Lesson 11: Video optimization. Lesson 12: Font optimization. Lesson 13: HTML optimization. Lesson 14: CSS optimization. Lesson 15: JavaScript optimization. Lesson 16: React & Svelte optimization. Lesson 17: Trackers & HTTP requests. Lesson 18: Service workers & Caching. Lesson 19: APIs. Lesson 20: Emails and newsletters.

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"Pixels use electricity. If the internet were a country, it would be the sixth largest in terms of electricity use. The average web page (according to the HTTP Archive) is now over 2 megabytes in size. Bloated websites lead to slow load times, frustrated users, and wasted energy. This book identifies four key areas where sustainability principles can be applied to the process of creating websites that are speedy, user-friendly and energy-efficient: findability, performance optimization, design and user experience, and green hosting. Design and user experience (UX) are where the seeds of web sustainability are sown. Websites that provide a streamlined experience--putting the right things in front of users at precisely the moment needed and nothing more--are more sustainable websites. In the case of the web, people-friendly is also more planet-friendly. This book will help you get there."--Provided by publisher.

In the vast world of the web, the notion of sustainable development is becoming increasingly important. Beyond simply reducing environmental impact, it also encompasses social and economic aspects, seeking to strike a balance between present needs and long-term imperatives. This book aims to become a tool for those seeking to harmonise the imperatives of web development with the requirements of preserving our planet and the well-being of its inhabitants.

Packaging Sustainability Take the lead with sustainable package design solutions The classic role of packaging is to “Protect, Inform, and Sell.” Today, packaging must do all that—but with minimal eco-impact. Packaging Sustainability: Tools, Systems, and Strategies for Innovative Package Design is a comprehensive guide to thinking outside the box to create practical, cost-effective, and eco-responsible packaging. With a broad range of contributions from pioneers of sustainability, Packaging Sustainability not only describes the concepts of sustainability but reveals the logic behind them, providing you with the tools to sift through and adapt to the ever changing barrage of materials, services, regulations, and mandates. The book: Enables the designer to make smart, informed decisions at all points throughout the packaging design process Offers a comprehensive overview of sustainable packaging design issues from leading practitioners, designers, engineers, marketers, psychologists, and ecologists Describes materials and processes in current use and helps the reader understand how they interconnect With solid information and actionable ideas, Packaging Sustainability gives you all the tools for maximizing a product’s shelf impact—while minimizing its ecological footprint.