Digital Sustainability

Building a greener web for a healthier planet

Carbon Dashboard

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Estimated environmental impact based on our Cloudflare and GitHub infrastructure. According to their published reports, all providers aim to use 100% renewable energy.

— CDN Requests
— Page Views
— CI/CD Runs
100% Renewable Energy
— Gross kg CO₂e
0 Net kg CO₂e
A+ Green Rating
Emissions breakdown (grams CO₂e, before renewable offset):
CDN: — Hosting: — CI/CD: —
Cloudflare: — GitHub: — Azure: —

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Our Commitment

As an environmental nonprofit, we believe our digital presence should reflect our values. The internet accounts for roughly 4% of global carbon emissions, and we're committed to minimizing our contribution through thoughtful technology choices.

Every design decision, from image optimization to hosting selection, is made with environmental impact in mind. We practice what we preach: protecting the San Francisco Bay means protecting the entire planet.

Green Technology Stack

Sustainable choices at every layer

Static Site Generation

Pre-built HTML pages eliminate server-side processing, reducing energy consumption by up to 90% compared to traditional dynamic sites.

High Impact

Edge Caching via Cloudflare

Content served from edge locations worldwide minimizes data travel distance and reduces network energy usage.

High Impact

Optimized Assets

WebP images, minimal JavaScript, and compressed resources reduce bandwidth and energy required for page loads.

Medium Impact

Dark Mode Support

OLED-friendly dark theme reduces display energy consumption by up to 60% on compatible devices.

Medium Impact

Lazy Loading

Images and resources load only when needed, preventing unnecessary data transfer and processing.

Medium Impact

Minimal Dependencies

Lean codebase with zero framework bloat reduces build complexity and deployment energy.

Low Impact

Our Practices

How we minimize our digital carbon footprint

Digital Carbon Awareness

We design our digital experiences with carbon impact in mind, optimizing for efficiency at every layer of the stack.

  • Lightweight pages averaging under 500KB total weight
  • Server-side rendering eliminates client-side processing
  • Efficient image formats (WebP) with responsive sizing
  • Minimal third-party scripts and trackers

Sustainable Infrastructure

Our hosting and infrastructure choices prioritize renewable energy and energy efficiency.

  • Cloudflare runs on 100% renewable energy
  • Azure data centers committed to carbon negative by 2030
  • Edge computing reduces data center load
  • Efficient DNS and CDN routing

Responsible Development

Our development practices minimize waste and maximize efficiency throughout the software lifecycle.

  • CI/CD pipelines optimized to reduce build frequency
  • Code reviews ensure efficiency before deployment
  • Automated testing prevents wasteful debugging cycles
  • Open source contributions reduce duplicate development

How You Can Help

Small actions make a big difference

Enable Dark Mode

Use our dark theme to reduce display energy consumption, especially on OLED screens.

Bookmark This Page

Bookmark frequently visited pages to reduce search engine queries and associated energy usage.

Close Unused Tabs

Each open tab consumes memory and energy. Close tabs you're not actively using.

Right-click tabs to close multiple at once

Use Wi-Fi Over Cellular

Wi-Fi connections use significantly less energy than cellular data.

Check your device settings

Our Transparency

We're committed to honest reporting about our environmental impact. While we've optimized our digital presence, we acknowledge that every website has some carbon footprint.

We regularly audit our site using tools like Website Carbon Calculator and Ecograder to identify improvement opportunities. Our goal is continuous improvement, not perfection.

If you have suggestions for reducing our environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Our Mission

Protecting the San Francisco Bay means protecting our entire planet. Every sustainable choice matters, from reducing plastic pollution to minimizing our digital carbon footprint.

Together, we can build a more sustainable future.

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