Sustainable technology and AI
Mizan (balance) is the Mogtama3 programme for using technology and AI sustainably. In practical, plain-language sessions we look at saving energy and resources, right-sizing your AI use, making devices last and cutting e-waste.
Our community sessions are free of sales pitches, and we never promote HAiCapita products at them.
Photo: Benban Solar Park from the ISS (ISS059-E-114031) · NASA Johnson Space Center · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons, cropped and duotoned by Mogtama3
Why it matters
Two numbers, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
415 TWh
In 2024
945 TWh
By 2030
Data centres used about 1.5% of the world’s electricity in 2024, about 415 TWh, and are set to use around 945 TWh by 2030, with AI the most important driver.
Source: IEA, Energy and AI, 2025
62 million tonnes
Of e-waste in 2022, a record
22.3%documented as properly collected and recycled
The world produced a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022, and only 22.3% was documented as properly collected and recycled.
Aligned with the SDGs
7Affordable and clean energy 12Responsible consumption and production 13Climate actionWhat we cover
Each session takes one or more of these topics and turns it into simple steps for home, school or work.
AI is useful, and it uses energy every time it runs. Four habits keep it in balance.
Use the smallest tool that does the job.
Write clear prompts instead of regenerating.
Reuse good answers.
Use on-device features for simple tasks.
What data centres, streaming, storage and AI use, and how to cut waste at home and at work.
Repair, reuse and refurbish, and hand old electronics to licensed recyclers [partners to confirm].
Right-size cloud resources, switch off idle systems, and measure and report the footprint.
Efficient code and models, measured with the Software Carbon Intensity specification (ISO/IEC 21031:2024).
How we deliver
Every format is practical, in plain language and free of sales pitches. Choose the one that suits your group, or ask us to shape one with you.
Open sessions for neighbours, families and community groups, in plain language.
Talks for students and staff. Schools book sessions for their students directly.
Hands-on help to cut digital waste in a small team: devices, cloud, storage and everyday AI use.
Efficient code and models, measured with the Software Carbon Intensity specification.
Bring a device to repair or reuse, or hand old electronics to licensed recyclers.
Tell us about your group and we will suggest one.
New dates will appear here as soon as they are confirmed. You can also ask us to bring a session to your group.
Request a Mizan sessionOur own footprint
Mizan asks you to weigh what your technology costs. We hold this website to the same standard.
This website
This website is built to a page-weight budget, with no autoplay video and efficient images.
Each page has a weight limit. New features have to fit inside it.
Nothing plays until you press play, and every video has captions and a transcript.
Images are sized to your screen, saved in modern formats and loaded only when you reach them.
Our own footprint is measured before we make any claim about it.
Ma’at: truth weighed against a standard
Bring Mizan to your group
Tell us about your group and we will plan the session with you. Fields marked optional can stay empty.
We will reply by email to agree the format, the date and any access features. Access details are deleted after your session.
We read your request and reply by email.
We agree the format, date, place and any access features with you.
We run the session: practical, in plain language and free of sales pitches.
Write or call, and we will help you choose a format.
[email protected] +20 10 3495 5595Sessions for under-18s run only through schools, with parents informed and trained, vetted facilitators. Read our safeguarding approach
