CarbonLoom

Description

What is CarbonLoom?

CarbonLoom is a student-led sustainability project aimed at reducing the environmental impact of data centres, which are essential for cloud services, AI, and digital storage but consume large amounts of energy and produce high carbon emissions.

What problems does it address?

• High electricity consumption in data centres
• Large carbon emissions contributing to climate change
• Excess heat that is wasted instead of reused
• Heavy pressure on power grids and natural resources

How does CarbonLoom help?

• Uses smart software to improve how data centres use energy
• Shifts non-urgent digital tasks to times with cleaner energy
• Promotes smarter cooling to reduce electricity and water usage
• Explores ways to reuse wasted heat for nearby buildings

Why does it matter?

• Reduces environmental damage and carbon emissions
• Helps protect local communities and air quality
• Supports a more sustainable and responsible digital future

How will funds be used?

• Research and data collection
• Building prototypes and dashboards
• Testing and improving the idea for real-world use

Every click leaves a footprint. CarbonLoom helps make it a greener one.