While we focus on the digital benefits (speed, automation, and scalability), the physical footprint of power-hungry data centres is becoming a major risk to our climate goals and local resources.
Old laptops, desktops, phones and hard drives typically sit untouched for 6–18 months before anyone decides what to do with them. It feels harmless. Out of sight, out of mind. In reality, every one of those devices is a growing liability.
