Digital Cleanup Day Returns 21 March – Start Preparing Today!

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Let's Do It World
January 27, 2026

Now’s the time to get your people together and start preparing for a digital cleanup

Clear your digital clutter, reduce your environmental impact

Digital waste is invisible, but its impact is real. Every unused file, forgotten email and duplicate photo stored in the cloud contributes to the global carbon footprint of digital technology — approximately 4% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

On 21 March 2026, people and organisations around the world will take action to reduce this footprint through Digital Cleanup Day, led by Let’s Do It World.

How you can take part

Whether you’re an individual cleaning out your personal devices, a team tackling shared drives at work, or an entire institution rethinking data management practices, your contribution matters:

  • Individuals can delete old emails, remove duplicate photos, unsubscribe from unused services and organise digital files. Even small actions add up when millions participate.
  • Work collectives can coordinate a team cleanup session, review shared folders, archive completed projects properly and establish practices to prevent future digital clutter.
  • Organisations and institutions have an opportunity to assess data storage policies, implement digital hygiene protocols and engage employees in sustainable digital practices that continue beyond a single day.

Digital Cleanup Day isn’t just about one-time deletion — it’s about rethinking how we create, store and manage digital content in our daily routines. The habits established now reduce ongoing environmental impact and often improve efficiency and security.

Get ready and take action

You don’t need to wait until 21 March! Start reviewing your digital spaces today and use the event as a milestone to celebrate progress and inspire others.

Approach Digital Cleanup Day with energy and intention. Gather colleagues, share progress and recognise achievements. Transform what could feel like a chore into a meaningful collective action that shows how everyday choices can address environmental challenges.

The preparation starts now. The celebration happens on 21 March. The impact continues every day after.

Digital Cleanup Day returns on 21 March. Discover how to start preparing today, reduce digital waste, and take meaningful action—whether you’re an individual, a team or an organisation. Be part of the growing global movement for a cleaner digital world!
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