Digital Sustainability
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
The effort to make digital systems more environmentally, socially, and operationally sustainable over time. In tech culture this can include energy efficiency, device longevity, infrastructure choices, and responsible digital growth.
In plain English: Making digital systems more sustainable over time.
Example: "The cloud review added digital sustainability metrics so the team could compare not just cost and latency but also long-term energy impact."