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Guardian Business14.05.2026EnvironmentUnited Kingdom

Reducing Datacentre Environmental Impact through Responsible Data Management and Repurposing Waste Heat

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Individuals can reduce datacentre environmental impact by practicing responsible data management.
Additionally, repurposing 'waste' heat from datacentres for district heating, greenhouses, or hot water could significantly offset carbon emissions.

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Individuals can reduce datacentre environmental impact by practicing responsible data management. Additionally, repurposing 'waste' heat from datacentres for district heating, greenhouses, or hot water could significantly offset carbon emissions.

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