Fiber optics transmits data as pulses of light through ultra-thin glass strands. That means less resistance and signal loss, even over long distances. 7 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year compared. Fiber optic technology, central to modern telecommunications, offers a pathway to high-speed internet, data transfer, and telecommunications while being relatively eco-friendly compared to other data transmission methods. Studies show that at 50 megabits per second (Mbps), fiber connections emitted 1. In this white paper, we examine the key impacts across each life cycle phase. While these cables are engineered for durability (with some rated to last 25+ years), they are not invulnerable.