What is the main idea of Episode 1: Data & the human touch & the invisible polluter?

The episode explains how digital data creates an often unseen environmental impact, introducing the idea of a digital footprint and describing data as an invisible polluter in a data-driven society.

Why is data considered an invisible polluter?

Data is considered an invisible polluter because everyday digital actions, like storing files and sending emails, contribute to environmental harm even though the impact is not immediately visible.

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Q: How much of a device’s environmental impact happens during manufacturing?

Around 80 percent of a device’s environmental impact is created during manufacturing.

Episode 1: Data & the human touch & the invisible polluter

This first episode introduces the concept of the digital footprint and how we became a data-driven society. It highlights the idea of data as an invisible polluter and explains that around 80 percent of a device’s environmental impact is created during manufacturing. It also looks at how everyday actions, such as storing files or sending emails, contribute to a growing ‘data mountain.’