How to Measure a Python Script’s Energy Use
Measure a Python script’s energy use with a clear boundary, a CodeCarbon tracking template, repeated comparisons and a worked reporting example.
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Carbon-Aware Computing: A Beginner’s Scheduling Guide
Understand carbon-aware computing with a worked scheduling example, deadline checks, data requirements and a practical plan for a small pilot.
How to Build a Green Tech Portfolio: Projects and Case Study Template
Build a green tech portfolio with focused project ideas, a reusable case study template and practical ways to show evidence without overstating your impact.
How to Build a Sustainable Design Portfolio: Case Study Template
Create a sustainable design portfolio with a practical case study template, project ideas and a worked example showing research, testing and honest impact claims.
How Much Energy Does AI Use? What Research Says
A short AI text prompt often uses roughly 0.2–0.4 Wh, but reasoning, images and model choice can raise energy use substantially.
How to Actually Save Money on Utilities in Your First Apartment
Learn how to save on utilities in your first apartment with simple tips. Cut electricity, water & heating bills through easy habit changes.
How Green Is Your Code? 10 Experiments You Can Test
Try ten green coding experiments with fair comparisons, corrected Python examples and clear limits on what runtime and memory can tell you.
Why Young Adults Should Avoid Fast Furniture (Even When It’s Cheap)
By Jack Shaw, senior writer and editor at Modded Furnishing your first flat often comes with tight budgets and quick decisions, making cheap, ready-made furniture an easy choice. However, while fast furniture can solve an immediate need, lower-cost pieces are not always designed for repeated moves, repair or long-term use. Understanding its hidden costs can help you … Read more
DIY Home Automation for Sustainable Living: A Beginner’s Guide
You don’t need a robotics lab or a newly built house to enjoy a sustainable, intelligent residence. With a few connected devices and a clear plan, you can start automating everyday tasks, save energy and create a calmer, more efficient living space.
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The Sustainable Tech section is here to help you use technology in ways that support both your wellbeing and the planet. Let’s explore this hopeful world.