A Book About Climate-Friendly Web Design

Last Updated on Dezember 2, 2024

Yes, something big is in development … Get an exclusive sneak peek into a collaboration between Anne-Mieke Bovelett, Anja Reimann, and me. We’re working on an illustrated book about sustainability on the internet. Here’s an excerpt about the first steps to starting a sustainable website.

This article is a translation of Zartherbes Design’s article in German: https://zartherbes.de/2024/12/02/ein-buch-ueber-klimafreundliches-webdesign/

Immediate measures you can take >>

  • Optimize images: Compress and use modern formats (e.g. WebP) to reduce page load times.
  • Efficient code: Eliminate unnecessary code and use lean frameworks.
  • Green hosting: Choose hosting providers that are powered by renewable energy.
  • Accessibility first: Follow WCAG guidelines to ensure accessibility.
  • Reduce data transfer: Use caching and lazy loading techniques.
mockup of the sustainable web book project design by Zartherbes
Vorschau einiger Buchseiten aus unserem Projekt „Cut the Carbon – Green Webdesign“

Read more about the importance of Sustainability in my blog

Building sustainable websites makes good business sense.

https://warrenlainenaida.net/category/sustainability