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Many people don’t know what sustainability has to do with web design…
for example, You wouldn’t think twice about loading a webpage, but on average, every single page view produces around 1,76 grams of CO₂ (Chan, 2021). That’s like tossing a sugar cube of carbon into the sky with every click.
Now imagine 10,000 views a month.
That’s over 200 kilos of CO₂ every year, about the same as charging 25,000 smartphones (Matthew, 2024).
If the internet were a country, it would be the 7th biggest polluter in the world, pumping out more emissions than France or Canada (Boschmans, 2022). We call it the Republic of Data Emissions. Not exactly the digital utopia we signed up for, right?
It doesn’t have to stay this way. The internet can be cleaner, faster, and lighter on the planet…
our sustainability approach
we believe the internet can be both beautiful and better for the planet.
Every website lives in the ocean of data we call the internet. But many are heavy, slow, and wasteful, creating digital pollution with every click. We ride clean waves of data by designing lightweight, low-impact websites that load fast and use less energy.
Like bees, we work with precision and purpose. Our digital spaces are built to be efficient, clear, minimal, and optimised to do more with less.
Sustainability for us means smarter choices at every step. From green hosting to mindful design, we help brands lower their digital footprint without sacrificing creativity or impact.
WaveBees is how we build a web that works better, feels better, and leaves less behind.
green hosting
Every website lives on a server, and those servers use electricity 24/7. Traditional hosting can rely on fossil fuels, making your site part of the problem.
That’s why we use green hosting through Hostinger, which runs on data centers powered by renewable energy and offset programs. This means your website lives in a cleaner corner of the internet, burning less carbon with every visit.
renewable energy
Hostinger is committed to sustainable infrastructure, using renewable energy to power its servers wherever possible.
By choosing a provider that prioritizes clean energy, we make sure the digital spaces we create are supported by physical systems that do less harm. It’s a small shift with a big impact, especially when you think about how many people visit your site each month.
low-carbon design
A beautiful website doesn’t need to be heavy. We design digital spaces that are lean, fast, and intentional, which means they load quicker, use fewer resources, and create less CO₂ per click.
From compressed images to smart coding and clean layouts, our low-carbon design approach helps keep your site efficient while reducing digital waste and without sacrificing your brand’s story or style.
how do we contribute?
sustainability doesn’t just live in our projects, it’s built into our own website too.
We’ve designed our site to be a prime example of what a sustainable digital presence looks like. From using lightweight, efficient code to minimizing image sizes and optimizing performance, every detail is carefully crafted to reduce energy consumption. Our hosting is powered by 100% renewable energy, and we make sure to regularly test and optimize the site to ensure it remains low-impact while still offering a seamless user experience.
just like we help our clients tread lighter online, we’re committed to walking the walk ourselves and keep our digital footprint as small as possible.
1 We partner with green hosting providers that run on 100% renewable energy, ensuring that our website is powered by clean and sustainable sources.
2 Our website is lightweight and fast, reducing data transfer and minimising energy consumption during every page load.
3 we have designed our own analytical tool & grading system that can calculate the carbon footprint of a website. using this tool, we aim to minimise the impact of carbon emissions on our future planet.
sustainability scan
we’ve developed our own Sustainability Score to evaluate the environmental impact of your website.
Using a detailed system, we analyse key performance indicators to find the factors that contribute to the website’s energy consumption and carbon emissions (often invisible, but very real).
Based on this analysis, we assign a grade from A (excellent) to F (poor), helping brands understand how light or heavy their digital footprint really is.
Every website we assess receives a personalized Sustainability Certificate with their score, giving a clear picture of where they stand and where they can improve.
curious about your website’s impact?
We offer a sustainability scan that checks how eco-friendly your current website really is.
From page weight and energy use to load speed and hosting, we analyze where the digital pollution is hiding. You’ll receive a simple sustainability score along with a breakdown of what’s working and what’s not.
Based on your results, we’ll create a personalized action plan to help reduce your site’s carbon footprint while boosting performance, clarity, and design. Think of it as a clean-up for your corner of the internet.