University data servers store massive amounts of unused files, outdated documents, and duplicate media. This unnecessary storage increases energy consumption, server maintenance demands, and system inefficiencies. However, most users are unaware that their personal digital habits contribute to institutional resource usage.

Encourage members of the university community to delete unnecessary files and maintain organized digital storage to reduce strain on institutional data systems.

Through my work in the Sustainability Leaders Fellowship, I learned that many sustainability conversations focus on visible behaviors like recycling or energy use, while digital behaviors are often overlooked.