<div class="fr-view"><p>Ever thought about the carbon footprint of your online life? From late-night video streaming to endless cloud storage, our digital habits have a hidden environmental cost. But there is something you can do about it and the Library’s brand-new Being Digital pathway, <a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/libraryservices/beingdigital/pathways/14/18">Digital Sustainability</a>, will help you understand those impacts and take action.</p>
<p>This short, interactive pathway is packed with practical tips, thought-provoking ideas, and even a wellbeing boost. You’ll explore three quick activities:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/libraryservices/beingdigital/activity/XK1394#page1">Greener online study</a> – Practical tips for reducing your carbon footprint while studying or working online.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/libraryservices/beingdigital/activity/XK1397">Sustainability of Generative AI</a> – A closer look at the environmental costs of AI tools, and how to use them responsibly.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/libraryservices/beingdigital/activity/XK1396">Coping with climate anxiety</a> – Understanding climate anxiety and how your academic skills can help you manage it.</li>
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<p><strong>Why does it matter? </strong></p>
<p>Digital literacy isn’t just about knowing which buttons to click – it’s about using technology critically, responsibly and effectively. Those skills are not only vital for tackling big issues like climate change, but also highly valued by employers.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/libraryservices/beingdigital/">Being Digital</a> is free to use and open to students, staff, and the public. Written by OU librarians with expertise in information and knowledge management, it offers dozens of short, easy-to-follow activities on topics like managing your digital identity, knowing what to trust online, and making the most of online networks.</p>
<p>So, if you want to strengthen your skills, boost your employability, and make your online habits a little greener, dive into the <a href="https://www.open.ac.uk/libraryservices/beingdigital/pathways/14/18">Digital Sustainability pathway</a> today.</p>
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