Wondering how to save the planet? Start here.
Wondering how to save the planet? Start here.

The truth is, we have work to do. When evaluating the current condition of the world, it’s clear that we need to change our ways. The fact of the matter is, the global material footprint rose nearly 18 percent from 73 billion metric tons in 2010 to 85.9 billion metric tons in 2017 according to the UN.

Certainly, there are global needs that require continuous fulfillment; food needs to be grown, products need to be made, transportation is necessary and much more. With that said, there can be differences made in our approach to fulfilling these needs. As our ecological footprint continues to grow as a byproduct of the current methodologies in place, it offers not only an opportunity to improve these practices, but it reveals a dire need to immediately pivot for the health of our planet. So, what can we do?

As a part of the 2021 Call for Code Global Challenge, developers and problem solvers from around the world are invited to participate in the largest tech for good initiative of its kind, and tasked with building solutions to our world’s most pressing issues. Climate change is a serious and imminent problem that is only fueled by the mistreatment we, as people, apply. Simultaneously, as people, we have a chance to commit to reversing the impacts of this mistreatment through technology. As it pertains to responsible production and green consumption, technology can help in many ways, from providing recommendations on energy efficiency to highlighting the carbon footprint of online purchases.

Through Call for Code, you have the power to improve the future of what our world looks like. You have the chance to build a solution on leading, open source-powered technologies. The winning solution is awarded $200,000 and support from IBM and the Linux Foundation to further develop and deploy your solution.

So, are you ready to build the future? Check out the responsible production and green consumption starter kit and get going.

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