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Is the hosting powered by renewable energy?

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Is the server stack based on open source tools?

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Does the hosting provider have a strong environmental policy?

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Is the hosting located as close as possible to the core user base or use a CDN?

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Is server side caching or static technology in place to minimize server load?

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Does the host have a low PUE rating for its data center?

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Is bad bot traffic blocked from the site?

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Does the server run the latest tech stack?

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