Web Sustainability Guidelines

The Web Sustainability Guidelines can help web teams create digital products and services that work better for all people and our shared planet. These guidelines were created by the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Sustainable Web Interest Group.

They will be published as an official W3C Note in April 2026.

Select a category, tag, or individual guideline below to learn more.

2.1 Display any factors that have a negative impact on your project

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2.2 Understand user requirements or constraints, resolving barriers to access

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2.3 Understand the impact for non-users

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2.4 Integrate sustainability into every stage of the ideation process

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2.5 Find ways to resolve any affected party issues prior to implementation

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2.6 Minimize non-essential content, interactivity, or journeys

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2.7 Use decorative design with care

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2.8 Ensure that navigation and wayfinding are well-structured

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2.9 Design to assist and not to distract

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2.10 Use established design patterns and essential components

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