The internet is responsible for significant global carbon emissions. This research project in the Forge Lab explores how to build "Carbon-Neutral" storefronts by optimizing asset delivery and reducing computational load.
Modern websites are "heavy," requiring massive amounts of energy to load and render, contributing to digital carbon footprints.
Techniques like "Dark-Mode First" design, SVG-only iconography, and server-side component rendering to minimize client-side energy consumption.
Switching from raster to vector reduces payload by up to 90%
Minimizing API calls reduces server-side energy waste
Static Site Generation (SSG) provides the lowest energy profile
This concept study can be tailored to your specific Shopify store needs. Explore the possibilities with us.
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