Table of Contents

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  - Background on growth of digital services and sustainability challenges
  - Project goals and research questions
  - Methodology overview
  - Organization of the report

Chapter 2

: Literature Review
  - Prior studies on impacts of data centers, devices, and digital services
  - Key environmental metrics like energy use, emissions, materials
  - Gaps in existing research and areas for further analysis

Chapter 3

: Data Center Infrastructure and Operations
  - Hardware components and energy requirements
  - Cooling systems and efficiency strategies
  - Location factors and renewable energy integration
  - Waste streams and end-of-life management

Chapter 4

: Device Manufacturing and Supply Chains
  - Materials sourcing and extraction impacts
  - Assembly processes and emissions
  - Transportation logistics and fuel use
  - Device lifespan, reuse, and recycling programs

Chapter 5

: Software Development Processes
  - Programming languages and tools used
  - Server-side infrastructure requirements
  - Versioning, testing, and deployment energy
  - Open source vs proprietary development models