The cloud isn’t a cloud: What powers your website (and what it costs the planet)
The cloud isn’t weightless or impact-free – it’s powered by real servers using real energy. Learn what’s really behind your website, and how to reduce its carbon cost.
Beyond the Break
A hub for sustainable web insights, tools, and resources that help you make a bigger impact online.
The internet doesn’t have to cost the earth – literally or figuratively
Beyond the Break is your go-to space for learning, exploring, and finding practical ways to build a web that’s good for people and the planet.
From in-depth articles and free resources to trusted tools and thoughtful reads from around the industry, you’ll find everything you need to start making waves – sustainably.
The Splash Zone
Stories, strategies, and sustainability in action
Dive into blog posts packed with ideas and insights on ethical design, accessibility, and digital sustainability – all written to help you think differently about the way you show up online.
The story behind our template names: Real whales, real waters, real impact
A tribute to the real whales of Hervey Bay who inspired the names behind our website templates, and how their stories are now woven into the purpose-driven designs I create for clients.
How to Reduce Your Website’s Carbon Footprint
Did you know your website has a carbon footprint? Learn how to make your site faster, greener, and better for your visitors – and the planet.
Free resources
Practical guides and tools for purpose-led brands
From carbon-conscious checklists to actionable guides, these resources are designed to help you reduce your website’s impact and boost its performance — no jargon, no overwhelm.
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tools I trust (and actually use)
Tried, tested, and planet-approved
I believe in using (and recommending) tools that make the web better – for everyone. These are the plugins, hosts, and services I rely on to design faster, cleaner, more responsible websites.
Note: This website uses affiliate links. If you make a purchase using these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Hosting & performance
Australian green hosting powered by renewables
Premium caching and optimisation made simple
Accessibility & content
AI-assisted alt text generation (used responsibly!)
Lightweight image compression
Ethical business & design
Tracking the internet's clean energy transition
Transparent, values-driven marketing practices
Industry inspiration
Learning from the best in sustainable tech and design
If you want to go deeper into the world of web sustainability, these are the communities and frameworks shaping the movement.
Because change doesn’t happen in isolation – it happens when we share ideas, support one another, and build better together.
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The Sustainable Splash is my semi-regular newsletter packed with digital insights, ethical strategy, and sustainability vibes – perfect for purpose-led brands who want to make waves online (without the burnout).