CO₂ footprint for your browser based data consumption

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0.1.3
Update
April 25, 2022
Size
840KiB
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8
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Permissions
Scripting
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UnlimitedStorage
WebRequest
ActiveTab
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Sustainable Browsing Extension

The environmental impact related to the internet is underestimated, because of the invisibility of the related infrastructures [2]. We are not mindful of our data consumption, whilst making small adjustments could save huge amounts of carbon emissions. For instance, if every adult in the UK sent one less ‘thank you’ email, it could save 16,433 tonnes of carbon a year - the equivalent of taking 3,334 diesel cars off the road [1].

This browser extension helps you to lower your online carbon footprints. By providing data insights on your carbon emissions, giving pop-up advice and comparing your emissions to that of others.

This extension is a research prototype of a final master project at Eindhoven University of Technology. By downloading this extension, you are contributing to research on online carbon footprints. By collecting anonymous usage data and asking you to fill in short surveys, we are studying how we can guide internet users to lower their online carbon footprints.

Please contact [email protected] in case of questions or comments.



[1] Griffiths, S. (2020, March 6). Why your internet habits are not as clean as you think. BBC Future. Retrieved 24 October 2021, from https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200305-why-your-internet-habits-are-not-as-clean-as-you-think
[2] LEAN ICT: TOWARDS DIGITAL SOBRIETY. (2019, March). https://theshiftproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Lean-ICT-Report_The-Shift-Project_2019.pdf
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Sustainable Browsing", "description": "CO\u2082 footprint for your browser based data consumption", "host_permissions": [ "" ], "permissions": [ "scripting", "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "webRequest", "activeTab", "notifications", "tabs", "alarms" ], "background": { "service_worker": "./background.js" }, "action": { "browser_style": true, "default_popup": "index.html", "default_icon": { "48": "/images/logo48.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "/images/logo16.png", "32": "/images/logo32.png", "48": "/images/logo48.png", "128": "/images/logo128.png", "512": "/images/logo512.png" }, "version": "0.1.3", "manifest_version": 3 }
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How to download and manually install Sustainable Browsing extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Sustainable Browsing extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Sustainable Browsing extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Sustainable Browsing extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Sustainable Browsing extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Sustainable Browsing extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Sustainable Browsing Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Sustainable Browsing extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Sustainable Browsing extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Sustainable Browsing extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Sustainable Browsing extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Sustainable Browsing extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Sustainable Browsing extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Sustainable Browsing extension file

Select and download the Sustainable Browsing extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Sustainable Browsing extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Sustainable Browsing extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Sustainable Browsing extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Sustainable Browsing extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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