Digital Waste Month is here | September 2026
From the emails we store unnecessarily and the files we never delete, to the websites we visit and subscriptions we no longer use, our digital activity all has an environmental impact. Whether you’re responsible for sustainability, communications, IT, or simply looking to develop more sustainable workplace habits, there’s something for everyone.
Coinciding with Zero Waste Week, we’ll be sharing a range of resources throughout September, alongside four free ‘byte-sized’ webinars designed to help you identify where digital waste may be building up across your organisation and explore simple ways to reduce it.
Byte-sized webinars
Throughout September, we will be running a series of micro webinars aimed at helping organisations to consider and reduce their digital footprint.
The micro sessions have been designed to be accessible and concise and will each run for 30 minutes, covering a range of topics including; digital marketing; sustainable web design; sustainable IT; and AI and sustainability. Our expert speaker line up and session summaries are as follows;
Sustainable Digital Marketing
Fiona Brennan, Content Consultant at Indie Essentials will be discussing how organisations can take a more considered approach to digital marketing and make better use of their content, time and resources. Fiona will share practical considerations around planning, reviewing performance and reducing unnecessary activity, helping you think about how to create digital marketing that is useful, manageable and more sustainable.
Tuesday 8th September 2026 – 11:00 AM -11:30 AM
Register for this webinar here
Building a Sustainable Website
Kayleigh Nicolaou, Co-founder and Director of Kakadu Creative, will explore how sustainable web design can reduce your organisation’s digital carbon emissions while supporting better user experience, website performance and SEO. You’ll learn simple, actionable ways to make your website work more efficiently, from optimising images and choosing lower-impact design features to improving functionality and reducing unnecessary resource use. Presence.
Tuesday 15th September 2026 – 11.30 AM -12.00 PM
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Sustainable IT for SMEs
Julie Bishop, CEO of IT Naturally, will highlight how organisations can start thinking about the environmental impact of their IT use in a practical and manageable way. This session will look at some of the everyday decisions that can shape a more sustainable approach to IT, including how equipment is chosen and used, how data is stored, and how digital habits build up over time.
Tuesday 22nd September 2026 – 3.00PM -3.30 PM
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Intro to AI & Sustainability
David Knight, Technical Lead and Alex Szczurek, Marketing and Communications Manager at Investors in the Environment will deliver a practical introduction to sustainable and responsible AI in the workplace. They’ll answer some of the most common questions organisations are asking about AI, covering everything from environmental impact and governance, to everyday use, helping you make informed decisions about when, where and how AI can support your work.
Tuesday 29th September 2026 1.30 PM -2.00 PM
Register for this webinar here.
Want to learn more about reducing digital waste? Download our free guide to discover practical ways to reduce digital waste and improve digital sustainability within your organisation, with simple activities to help you get started.
About Investors in the Environment
Investors in the Environment (iiE) is a not-for-profit environmental accreditation scheme for organisations of all sizes and sectors. Since 2010, we’ve helped hundreds of businesses become more sustainable through accreditation and consultancy services.
Acting as an extension of your team, we’ll guide you through your sustainability journey, no matter where you’re starting from. With access to articles, webinars, exclusive resources and one to one support from a dedicated advisor, your membership gives you everything you need to make progress with confidence. Want to learn more? Browse our plans or contact us.