From sustainability champions to sustainability by design – Part Two

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In Part Two of his blog exploring how Sustainable ICT is no longer something that just a few people are interested in, Christopher Gale explains the benefits of thinking about sustainability earlier, and the opportunities this presents.

How we’re making workplace technology more sustainable

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In Defra we are changing how we buy, use, reuse and recycle workplace technology. Anna Fountain and Katie Bishop update on how we are making this technology more sustainable, what we have learned so far, and their ideas for how we can enable Defra colleagues to get involved in supporting our digital sustainability aims.

How our move to GovPrint is delivering sustainability and social value

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John Dare explains how GovPrint, our new managed print service, shows that we’re doing more than replacing old devices. By partnering with the Ministry of Justice and DSA Connect, we’re turning end-of-life printers into an opportunity to deliver zero landfill waste while supporting rehabilitation and employment.

Digital sustainability in government: an in-depth look at the GDSA Summit

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Ned Gartside, Sustainable Design Lead for Defra, reflects on the second Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) summit, which took place in London in February, bringing together nearly 300 digital sustainability experts to celebrate progress and focus minds on the challenges …