18th Feb 2026
Whether it's about its reliability, authenticity, impact or efficacy we've debunked 5 common myths about green web hosting.
Debunked: Here at Green Hosting we use the same high-performance infrastructure as traditional hosts.
In fact, the data centre which houses our servers was built in 2020 and is one of the most energy efficient in the world. Our sustainability has no negative impact, which means our hosting is fast, reliable and secure.
If you’d like to know more about the remarkable data centre that houses our servers visit green-hosting.co.uk/impact or netwise.co.uk (see London East)
Debunked: Of course “greenwashing” exists, we see it every day. However, our hosting is powered 100% by renewable electricity and is housed in an extremely energy efficient data centre. We are transparent about the ways we work to make a positive impact and report this on our website. Here’s a quick list of some of the things we do:
Debunked: Individually, small websites add up. There are approximately 1.34 billion websites globally in 2026* and around 1.25 million new websites are created daily*. Even if only half of those are ‘small’, those millions of low-traffic websites collectively consume massive amounts of energy. Data centres that house web servers currently use between 1-3% of the world’s electricity (predicted to rise due to AI) and account for more carbon emissions than the aviation industry. Choosing green hosting helps reduce demand for fossil fuels and wider use of renewable energy will make an environmental difference.
* Statistics according to Hostinger.
Debunked: At Green Hosting we offer the same features as conventional providers such as CPanel, email, backups, security tools, apps installers (e.g. for WordPress and others) and more.
Debunked: Switching is easy and especially with our help. We offer a transfer service which starts at £25 or clients can do this themselves. Our switching service is very efficient, minimising downtime and stress. Here’s what some of our clients have said…
"As well as making Love HeartWood more sustainable they took all the stress out of the transfer and it went smooth as silk. Big thanks,"
"Green Hosting was recommended to me by a friend and I can see why. The team made what can be a daunting task of switching hosting effortless. They helped transfer my website quickly and with a great level of communication. The price for the hosting is brilliant and I'm glad that the company supports organisations doing work to make the world a better place. I couldn't recommend their services more highly. Thank you Green Hosting."
"Thank you, I'm so happy to be powered by the wind now! So lovely to deal with real and wonderful people too who went above and beyond to make the whole process of switching a breeze (pun intended!)"
3rd Feb 2026
So, who powers their website with sun, water and wind?
Well…
Charities
Businesses
Freelancers
Community groups
Artists
Public services
Local authorities
NGOs
Social Enterprises
Campaigners
Bloggers
Voluntary organisations
What makes Green Hosting different is that our servers are powered by renewable energy, sourced from wind, sun and water, not fossil fuels.
We also pride ourselves on excellent customer service (see our 'Clients' Instagram highlights or Testimonials page).
Other than that, our website hosting is just like other mainstream providers, offering all of the facilities and features you would expect from your web host company.
If you’re looking to make your website more positive for the planet, we can help you switch. Just get in touch and we can take it from there!
21st Jan 2026
Your current website host doesn’t run on renewable energy, and while you’re committed to making your every day operations more sustainable, switching hosting company feels too expensive, overwhelming or risky.
Don’t worry, we’ve got you!
Transferring your website to a different hosting company is daunting, we completely understand. You have legitimate concerns about your website being offline or your e-mails disrupted, or worse.
For as little as £25, we can transfer your website from your non-green host to Green Hosting for you. We manage the entire process smoothly and at a time convenient for you, keeping any downtime to an absolute minimum.
Don’t take it from us. Here’s what some of our clients had to say…
"As well as making Love HeartWood more sustainable they took all the stress out of the transfer and it went smooth as silk. Big thanks,"
"Green Hosting was recommended to me by a friend and I can see why. The team made what can be a daunting task of switching hosting effortless. They helped transfer my website quickly and with a great level of communication. The price for the hosting is brilliant and I'm glad that the company supports organisations doing work to make the world a better place. I couldn't recommend their services more highly. Thank you Green Hosting."
"Thank you, I'm so happy to be powered by the wind now! So lovely to deal with real and wonderful people too who went above and beyond to make the whole process of switching a breeze (pun intended!)"
Take a look at our Clients highlights or our Testimonials page at green-hosting.co.uk
6th Jan 2026
Choosing the greener or more ethical option can sometimes feel like a sacrifice rather than an improvement. Opting for local or organic vegetables is more expensive, using public transport is less convenient than travelling by car, researching ethical suppliers takes time.
Going into 2026 let’s change that mindset. The question is no longer “Should we choose the greener option?” but “Why wouldn’t we?” Having a more environmentally friendly website is no longer a ‘nice to have’ but is increasingly an expectation from customers, partners and even search engines. It shouldn’t feel like giving something up and with us, it isn’t. In fact, it’s a huge advantage!
A more efficiently designed website that uses fewer resources loads faster and delivers a better user experience. This boosts your credibility, encourages stronger engagement, and increases the likelihood that visitors will convert into customers. Plus, search engines reward fast, lightweight sites with higher rankings than their slower, less efficient competitors.
Additionally, choosing green hosting doesn’t reduce your website’s performance or uptime, it simply means that it is powered by renewable energy rather than fossil fuels. Of course, this is a benefit for the environment but it also demonstrates your commitment to responsible business practices and future proofs your website against evolving environmental standards and regulations.
You can take care of your website and the planet without the sacrifice.
If you would like to know more about our web design services or if you'd like a green audit of your current website, head over to makehay.co.uk and get in touch.
5th Nov 2025
We are delighted to share that we have been awarded ethical accreditation from The GOOD Shopping Guide and we are featured in their list of top 200 ethical businesses (in the Technology category). This means that we have also achieved Ethical Innovator status, demonstrating our commitment to having a positive impact in the The GOOD Shopping Guide's ethical criteria categories, Environment, Animals, People.
About the top 200 list, The Good Shopping Guide says:
"We are proud to endorse these truly ethical businesses as some of the most ethical companies and brands in the world – they are all testament to the power businesses can have to affect positive change."
Our ethical status was independently varified by The GOOD Shopping Guide's research team and we are encouraged that they particularly recognise the core ethos of our business and our contribution to a greener internet via our website hosting, powered 100% by renewable electricity. They also highlighted our work with charities, non-profits and ethical brands to deliver sustainable and accessible websites with a purpose.
The GOOD Shopping Guide have written more about our ethically accredited website design and hosting in their latest news.
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