6b. Support older user devices

The manufacture and distribtuion of end user devices is a very significant source of environmental impact. Ensure the service is doing all it can to suppor the continued use of older end user devices.

Sub-actions

6b. (i) Develop software that is compatible with older devices

(i) Develop software that is compatible with older devices

Avoid ‘technology induced obsolescence’ for older end user devices. New software should be compatible with existing devices.

Encourage service availability on existing devices by:

• designing for low power, low bandwith devices
• using lightweight technologies and frameworks

Environmental benefit:

Reduces the environmental impacts coming from users replacing devices as far as possible.

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