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/
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2026-08-11 12:33:59 UTC

What's good for hardware is good for the budget … and environment! 🌻
LliureX #Linux with #KDEPlasma in Valencian schools saves the public administration *3.5 million euros a year* for 110,000 computers. [1]
* School HW has lifespan up to 18 years while running up-to-date software [2]
* Cheap easy-to-manage "light clients" ideal for very old upcycled HW [3]
* LliureX-Shutdowner saves energy by turning off unused computers school-wide [4]
@npub1ncy…3x0q
#KDE #KDEEco #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #Valencia
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2026-07-23 10:24:42 UTC

First Oct 2025. Then Oct 2026. Now Oct 2027!?!
#Microsoft 's extensions of #Windows10 EoL shows how arbitrary the decision is.
If you must buy a computer get a #Linux device 🐧 and say enough with premature hardware obsolescence.
#FreeSoftware #OpenSource supports HW until it stops working. As it should be!
#KDE supporters @npub1kj4…4my6 @npub154e…vg3k @npub1sfg…fqh4 @npub15f7…m7wr sell HW with #FOSS out-of-the-box. It's repairable HW too!
https://eco.kde.org/blog/2026-07-22-opt-green-end-part-i-repair-cafes/#when-repair-is-not-possible
@npub1ncy…3x0q
#EndOf10 #KDEEco
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2026-07-22 14:49:16 UTC

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Special thanks to RC HIP for everything they are doing to support FOSS in repair communities. Check out their Discourse Forum (in German) for Repair Cafés.
Ein besonderer Dank geht an RC HIP für alles, was sie zur Förderung von FOSS in Reparaturgemeinschaften leisten. Schaut euch ihr Discourse-Forum für Repair Cafés an.
https://forum.makes-hacks-hip.de/
#Hilpoltstein #Franken #Bayern

2026-07-22 14:24:37 UTC

Opt Green has ended. Long live Opt Green!
As May came to an end, so did KDE Eco's "Opt Green" project. Two activities of the project will help it live on for years to come.
Read here about Opt Green's work with Repair Cafés in #Germany.
https://eco.kde.org/blog/2026-07-22-opt-green-end-part-i-repair-cafes/
#FOSSInsteadOfToss
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[@repaircafe_de](https://fedigroups.social/@repaircafe_de )
#KDE #KDEEco #OptGreen #RepairCafe #RightToRepair #Sustainability #FOSS #FLOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #Environment #Reparatur #EndOf10 #LinuxCafe #Linux
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2026-06-23 08:12:48 UTC

Wie würdest du diesen Satz vervollständigen:
Das nachhaltigste Gerät ist …?
Fällt dir nicht sofort eine Antwort ein? Dann schau dir doch mal den Artikel von KDE Eco in der neuesten Ausgabe von [@fiff_de](https://mastodon.bits-und-baeume.org/@fiff_de ) an.
*Mit Opt Green und End of 10 zu längerer Hardware-Lebensdauer und Nutzungsautonomie*
Seiten 42–45: https://www.fiff.de/fiff-kommunikation/2026/2/
@npub1ncy…3x0q
#KDE #KDEEco #FIfF #EndOf10 #OptGreen #Nachhaltigkeit #FreieSoftware #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS #eWaste #CO2 #digitalesouveranitat
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2026-06-15 11:33:40 UTC

Promote sustainable Free & Open Source Software in your community!
https://eco.kde.org/grow-green/
- Read The Opt Green Support Handbook
- Distribute The Sustainable Software Flyer
- Host Install Parties In Your Community #EndOf10 #DIDay
Together we can make a *more free* and *more sustainable* digital society.
@npub1ncy…3x0q @npub1fjx…766r
#KDE #KDEEco #OptGreen #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #FLOSS #SustainableSoftware #GreenSoftware #Sustainability #eWaste
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2026-06-05 11:10:22 UTC

Digital sustainability at one of #Hannover 's (Germany) largest 🍎 schools!
At a 2-day workshop at the end of May, 10 enthusiastic students learned how software determines the operating life of their devices.
They then rolled up their sleeves and upgraded 5 laptops to make them usable again with #FreeSoftware #OpenSource (#Fedora, #Debian, #MXLinux #KDE #Plasma6).
Now they decide where to donate the laptops: To the school, the library or people in their community 🚀
@npub1ncy…3x0q
#KDEEco #Education
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2026-06-04 14:39:23 UTC

Become a :kde: Supporting Member!
You support #FreeSoftware for the long run, so why not contribute some 💰 and make it official?
https://kde.org/anniversaries/30/
While at it, join KDE's commitment to a more ecologically #sustainable (digital) society by joining the #30for30 campaign.
For our 30th bday, we encourage you to carry out a project to make the planet a better place, for 🐧, :gnu:, dragons & us all! #KDE contributor Farid is planting 30 🌳 trees. Can you come up with something similar?
@npub1ncy…3x0q
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2025-10-14 11:33:57 UTC

Wishing our community a very happy 29th birthday!
14 Oct is not only KDE's birthday, but also International #eWaste Day & the end of "free" support for #Windows10.
KDE is the organization behind #KDEEco with the goal of strengthening sustainability in the development & adoption of #FreeSoftware #OpenSource software.
KDE Eco's #OptGreen put the cross-community campaign #EndOf10 into motion at #SFSCon 2024.
Donate to #KDE today & support our amazing work: https://kde.org/fundraisers/yearend2025/
#FOSS #Linux
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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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2025-07-24 08:54:24 UTC

#OptGreen: Eine nachhaltigere digitale Welt ist möglich
https://www.oekotest.de/sponsored-content/Opt-Green-Eine-nachhaltigere-digitale-Welt-ist-moeglich_15613_1.html
> Laptops, Smartphones und andere Geräte werden schnell "alt". Dabei spielt Software eine große Rolle. Oft bekommst du nach 3-5 Jahren die Meldung, dass dein Gerät die Mindestanforderungen für das neuste Update nicht mehr erfüllt. Oder eine App, die du installieren willst, benötigt ein Update, das dein Gerät nicht unterstützt. Das ist ärgerlich, besonders wenn das Gerät eigentlich noch funktioniert.
#KDEEco #KDE
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2025-06-26 07:25:25 UTC

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While you're at it, join tonight (Thursday !!!) at #Ecosia for PyLadies Berlin June Talk evening 🚀 with 3 excellent talks:
1. #OptGreen - End of Windows 10 (Nicole)
2. #Python for KDE Applications (Nicolas)
3. Emulating User Actions with the Python-based Tool KdeGuiTest (Oreoluwa)
* When: Thu. 26 June. 19-21h30 (CEST)
* Where: Ecosia, Gerichtstrasse 23, #Berlin
* Link: https://www.meetup.com/pyladies-berlin/events/307804604/
[@berlin_pyladies](https://mastodon.social/@berlin_pyladies ) @npub1qla…qv2c
#PyLadiesBerlin #KDEEco #KDE #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #Win10 #EndOf10
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2025-06-26 07:09:19 UTC

Party like it's the End Of 10!
Linux install party in Berlin on Saturday with PyLadies Berlin [@berlin_pyladies](https://mastodon.social/@berlin_pyladies ) & KDE Eco at Ecosia :party_sparkles:
* What: #EndOf10 Install Party 😎
* Where: Ecosia, Gerichtstrasse 23, #Berlin
* When: Sat. 28 June, 13-17h30 (CEST)
* Link: https://www.meetup.com/pyladies-berlin/events/308461732/
Please sign up or DM us to attend!
#Ecosia search engine puts 100% of its profits into climate initiatives!
@npub1qla…qv2c
#PyLadiesBerlin #KDEEco #KDE #FOSS #Linux #GNULinux #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #Win10
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2025-06-19 13:00:20 UTC

KDE at Fête de la Moritzplatz in Berlin this Saturday 21 June, 14-17h!
Fête de la Musique is an annual festival of music on the summer solstice. #KDE is celebrating together with KDE e.V.'s office community in Moritzplatz, #Berlin.
Visit the flea market, watch theater pieces, repair your bicycle … and learn how to upcycle your #Windows10 device with KDE and #FreeSoftware #OpenSource.
Info (in German): https://www.aufbauhaus.de/veranstaltung/fete-de-la-moritzplatz-10-jahre-aufbau-haus
@npub1fjx…766r
@npub1qla…qv2c
#KDEEco #OptGreen #EndOf10 #FeteDeLaMusique
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2025-03-26 17:41:00 UTC

Emulating user behavior is a crucial part of energy consumption measurements.
Check out Oreoluwa Oluwasina's work (@npub1d66…94kw) in Season of KDE improving #KdeGuiTest, a tool for usage scenario scripting. Her work includes adding a new user interface!
*KdeGuiTest (KdeEcoTest) in SoK25: Debugging, Building an Interactive User Interface, and More*
https://eco.kde.org/blog/2025-03-14_sok25-kguitest/
#KDE #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #SOK25 #Sustainability
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2025-02-18 07:13:27 UTC

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Primo programma per computer con certificazione ecologica: il popolare lettore PDF di #KDE #Okular
Il prodotto software libero e open source multipiattaforma è ufficialmente riconosciuto per la progettazione di software sostenibile.
https://eco.kde.org/it/blog/2022-03-16-press-release-okular-blue-angel/
Per la trasparenza nell'uso dell'energia, il prolungamento della vita operativa dei dispositivi e l'autonomia degli utenti. Il primo software eco-certificato all'interno di 30 organizzazioni del Global Ecolabelling Network!
#KDEEco #FOSS
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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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2024-12-25 11:15:31 UTC

Let's make Windows 10 the last version ever used!
*Sat. 28 Dec. 11h* Stage YELL #KDEEco 's Call To Action against e-waste driven by #Windows10.
https://events.ccc.de/congress/2024/hub/en/event/opt-green-coordinating-a-windows-10-to-linux-upcycling-campaign-across-free-software-communities-worldwide/
*Mon. 30 Dec. 13-15h* B&B habitat join the BoF to organize a global #FreeSoftware campaign to raise awareness of Windows 10's EoL in 2025, the role of software in #eWaste, and how independent, sustainable #FOSS is a solution to keep devices in use & out of the landfill.
https://fahrplan.alpaka.space/jugend-hackt-38c3-2024/talk/ST8NJA/
#38C3 #KDE #OpenSource
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2024-12-24 15:09:08 UTC

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Hole ihn zurück ins Leben! Kinder-Edition
#FOSS für #Nachhaltigkeit bei #38C3.
Hast du einen alten Computer in der Schublade? Schenk deinen Kindern in diesem Workshop mit #KDEEco ein „neues“ altes Linux-Spielgerät.
Vermeide CO2 in der Geräteproduktion und hab Spaß dabei!
Bring einen alten Laptop mit und gib ihm ein zweites Leben am Sonntag, 29. Dezember von 12-15 Uhr, GF1 Saal 5.
Für ein richtiges Spielgerät vergiss einen Controller nicht
@npub1qla…qv2c
#KDE #OptGreen #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
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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 :)
@npub1qla…qv2c
#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/
@npub1qla…qv2c
#SupportGoodPeople #fundraiser #BlackFriday #OptGreen
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2024-11-04 13:37:55 UTC

SFSCon is this weekend in Bolzano/Bozen!
Watch KDE Eco's #OptGreen talk and join our BoF afterward. Let's begin organizing a global, unified campaign to raise awareness about Windows 10's end of support on 14 October 2025, the role software plays in driving #eWaste, and how independent, sustainable #FreeSoftware is a solution to keep those devices in use and out of the landfill.
https://www.sfscon.it/workshops/opt-green-coordinating-a-windows-10-to-linux-upcycling-campaign-across-free-software-communities-worldwide/
@npub1qla…qv2c
#SFSCon #Bolzano #KDE #KDEEco #FOSS #OpenSource #Windows10 #Sustainability
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2024-08-26 08:56:40 UTC

"What's New In The Revised Blue Angel Criteria" 💙
Learn about what the changes mean for #KDE / #FOSS:
https://eco.kde.org/blog/2024-08-26-revised-blue-angel-criteria/
The Blue Angel #ecolabel is the official #environmental label awarded by the German government.
Now #smartphone apps & client-server systems can be certified as #sustainable 🌻, along with desktop software like #Okular as before. And more!
#BlueAngel #BlauerEngel #GermanEnvAgency #UBA #BMUV #KDEEco #sustainability #ecology #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
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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!
@npub1qla…qv2c
#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.
@npub1qla…qv2c
#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.
@npub1qla…qv2c
#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!
@npub1qla…qv2c
#OptGreen #KDE #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #BMUV #Sustainability #eWaste
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