KDE Eco

The KDE Eco project advances sustainable software design in Free & Open Source Software.

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Website: https://eco.kde.org
Blog: https://eco.kde.org/blog/
FEEP (Repository): https://invent.kde.org/teams/eco/feep
BE4FOSS (Repository): https://invent.kde.org/teams/eco/be4foss

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2025-09-01 12:46:24 UTC

Calling all Artists, Designers, Illustrators, Pythonistas & Gamers
Tired of corporations deciding how you use your computer?
Want to keep using your computer for years to come?
Join us to install #Linux with KDE :kde: software at the #EndOf10 Akademy Edition party :party_sparkles:
https://akademy.kde.org/2025/eo10-akademy/
Discover the world of #FreeSoftware!
When: Thurs. 11 Sept. 16-20h
Where: TU #Berlin, Room 3005
Map: https://osm.org/go/0MZu16s5r
#Akademy #KDE #KDEEco #FOSS #FLOSS #Python #LinuxGaming #Art
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2025-02-02 09:54:00 UTC

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Watch the talk live at 11:55 CET (UTC+1) :party_sparkles:
https://live.fosdem.org/watch/h2214
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2025-01-31 08:33:15 UTC

End Of 10 at #FOSDEM!
#KDEEco 's Call To Action against #eWaste driven by Windows
BoF *Sun 2 Feb 14:00* Room H.3242
Global #FreeSoftware campaign to raise awareness of #Windows 10 EoL and how independent software keeps devices in use & out of the landfill!
https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-6779-coordinating-a-windows-10-to-linux-upcycling-campaign-across-free-software-communities-worldwide/
Same day just before, learn how #FOSS enables a circular digital economy *11:55-12:05* #Energy #DevRoom H.2214
https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5431-software-licensing-for-a-circular-economy-how-foss-reduces-the-energy-consumption-and-carbon-footprint-of-ict/
#EndOf10 #OptGreen #KDE :kde: #OpenSource #Sustainability #Environment
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2024-12-24 14:58:36 UTC

Bring it back to life! Kids Edition
#FOSS for #sustainability at #38C3.
Have an old computer in the drawer?
For the holidays give your kids and yourself a “new” old Linux gaming device in this drop-in workshop with #KDEEco.
Avoid CO2 in device production and have fun doing it!
Bring an old laptop and give it a second life on Sunday 29 Dec. from 12-15h, GF1 Saal 5.
If you want to set up a full-on gaming device, don't forget a controller :)
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#KDE #OptGreen #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
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2024-11-29 11:22:58 UTC

It's #BlueFriday and let's celebrate by doing something good for the planet. The most eco-friendly device is still the one you already own!
Install GNU/Linux and run new & old HW more efficiently and for longer, reducing the disproportionate #carbon footprint from device production.
Donate the savings to #KDE and #FOSS projects to show your love for all the amazing things we achieve when we work together:
https://kde.org/fundraisers/yearend2024/
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#SupportGoodPeople #fundraiser #BlackFriday #OptGreen
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2024-08-21 10:10:39 UTC

9th graders learn Linux for the environment!
Last week in #Hannover, #KDEEco joined Akademie der Spiele, an event for 200+ students with 20+ career/cultural workshops.
Students salvaged dozens of computers with #OpenSource #FreeSoftware.
They learned about the #environmental costs of #eWaste and device production.
They presented their work to peers and teachers!
Some even played games🚀
We're proud of our students - congrats for all you achieved in only 5 days!
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#KDE #FOSS #OptGreen
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2024-06-27 09:39:25 UTC

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Have an old Android smartphone*? Come on by! We may be able to upcycle it with an Android/Linux alternative or even a full GNU/Linux OS.
Friday 28 June 2024, 18:00-21:00 CEST at Moos, Moosdorfstr. 7-9 (S Treptower Park).
*Apple’s policies mean iPhones will not work.
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#PlasmaMobile #Phosh #postmarketOS #UbuntuTouch #eOS #CalyxOS #LineageOS #Android #iPhone #Apple

2024-06-27 09:34:26 UTC

Bring it back to life again!
Revive your old laptop and reduce toxic e-waste with #FreeSoftware at tomorrow's drop-in workshop in #Berlin with the KDE Eco and #RESI community.
Free of charge. Beginner friendly, no technical knowledge needed!
When: Friday 28 June 2024, 18:00-21:00 CEST
Where: #Moos Moosdorfstr. 7-9 (S Treptower Park)
This event is organized with #ReclaimedSystems as part of a weeklong exhibition on digital sustainability.
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#KDEEco #KDE #OptGreen #OpenSource #eWaste
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2024-06-20 09:50:47 UTC

Explore KDE and Free Software, learn about e-waste, and register for the upcoming "Bring It Back!" workshop!
Visit us this Saturday at "Long Night of the Sciences" (#LNDW24) in #Berlin, Germany.
#KDEEco joins the German Environment Agency #UBA and 60 other scientific institutions hosting exciting experiments and science shows.
Where: Umweltbundesamt, Corrensplatz 1 (U3, #Dahlem)
When: Sat. 22 June, 17h-24h!
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#OptGreen #KDE #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #BMUV #Sustainability #eWaste
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