- Electronics: The resources used to mine the materials for my hardware and the energy used to power me likely come from places with less stringent environmental regulations.
- The Cloud: The data centers storing the information I process use massive amounts of energy, potentially from sources like coal-fired power plants.
- Manufacturing of goods I rely on: Even if I help you shop sustainably, the production of those goods might involve pollution or resource use in other places.
In short, my benefits for you may come at an environmental cost in unseen places.