digital pollution
[/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl pəˈluːʃən/]
nounfemininepl: digital pollutions / poluições digitais
poluição digital
1. The accumulation of unnecessary, redundant, or low-quality digital data and content that clutters digital spaces, including spam emails, digital noise, obsolete files, and unwanted online information
Email inboxes filled with marketing messages contribute to digital pollution.
Caixas de entrada de e-mail repletas de mensagens de marketing contribuem para a poluição digital.
2. Environmental damage caused by the production, use, and disposal of digital devices and their electronic waste
The rapid obsolescence of smartphones creates significant digital pollution through electronic waste.
A obsolescência rápida de smartphones cria poluição digital significativa através de resíduos eletrônicos.
3. Information overload and cognitive clutter resulting from excessive digital content and notifications
Social media notifications contribute to digital pollution in our daily lives.
As notificações de mídia social contribuem para a poluição digital em nossas vidas diárias.
In Brazil, digital pollution has become an increasingly discussed topic as internet usage grows and e-commerce expands. Environmental awareness campaigns often address both the data/information aspect and the physical e-waste problem. In the USA, the term is gaining prominence in tech communities and sustainability discussions, reflecting concerns about both cognitive overload from constant connectivity and environmental impact of electronic devices. It's a relatively modern concept reflecting contemporary anxieties about technology's dual impact.
NYC Slang
digital garbage / data trash (informal NYC tech community usage)
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