As product people, we handle vast amounts of data without thinking about the environment. We make copies and backups of everything, and even our devices are powered to the max. Can we do better? Our guest today is Gerry McGovern, the author of World Wide Waste. You’ll learn about the current risks associated with data waste, along with Gerry’s tips on digital sustainability and minimizing your footprint.

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Show Notes

World Wide Waste — Gerry’s recent book
Episode 118: Customer Top Tasks with Gerry McGovern
Episode 140: Sustainable UX with James Christie
Website Carbon Calculator — a tool for estimating your website’s carbon footprint
Userlist — Jane's SaaS product
gerrymcgovern.com — Gerry’s website
Follow Gerry on Twitter

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