Protecting the environment

The badge holder has demonstrated dedicated and competent mastery of the competency Safety: Protecting the environment. With pride, he or she can demonstrate the following results and skills:
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Awareness of the environmental impact of digital technology and its use.
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At an advanced level, based on my own needs and those of others and in complex contexts, I can:
Choose the most appropriate solutions to protect the environment from the effects of digital technologies and their use.
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Tasks

Task no.1

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Make a plan with your coach on which tasks you will perform to master the following skills:
choose the most appropriate solutions to protect the environment from the effects of digital technologies and their use.
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Examples to develop these skills:
Digital technologies have a significant impact on the environment and it is important to take measures to protect the environment from the effects of these technologies.
Step 1: Choose one of the following methods to protect the environment from the effects of digital technology and its use.
Step 2: Discuss this method with an entrepreneur, colleague, friend, student, or charitable organization.
Step 3: Share the results with your coach.
Step 4: Choose the most appropriate solutions to protect the environment from the effects of digital technologies and their use. Make sure these solutions are suitable for the place where you want to have an impact, such as your workplace, school, or within your social circle.
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Method Energy Consumption: Digital devices consume a lot of electricity, which can lead to higher energy costs and contribute to air and water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. To reduce energy consumption, you can lower the screen brightness, enable sleep mode, close unnecessary apps and programs, use energy-saving mode, and turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use.
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Method E-Waste: Digital devices that are thrown away can contribute to e-waste and lead to soil and water pollution. You can reduce e-waste by recycling or donating old devices instead of throwing them away and by repairing devices instead of replacing them when they break down.
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Method Production and Transport: The production of digital technologies and their components can also have environmental impacts. By using your current devices as long as possible, repairing them instead of replacing them, buying refurbished devices instead of new ones, and purchasing from companies that pursue sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, you can contribute to reducing the production of digital technologies and their impact on the environment. You can also switch to digital services instead of physical products, such as e-books instead of paper books.
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Method Cold War: Cooling data centers requires large amounts of cooling, which can lead to higher energy bills and environmental impacts. To reduce this, you can spend less time on the internet, turn off your devices when not in use, reduce the brightness of your screen, and set the sleep mode when the device is inactive. This generates less data and therefore requires less cooling of data centers.
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Skills-Connect

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