Speaker
Description
KDE Eco has a new project funded by the Umweltbundesamt (UBA) called "Sustainable Software For Sustainable Hardware".
The goal of this project is to reduce e-waste by promoting the adoption of KDE / Free & Open Source Software (FOSS) and raising awareness about the critical role software plays in the long-term,
efficient use of hardware.
In this lightning talk, I will discuss the work I am doing introducing KDE/FOSS to pupils, with a focus on its environmental benefits.
I will share ideas on how to get schools involved in teaching pupils about reusing old hardware with FOSS.
Finally, I will present some of the projects that we have already implemented in schools in Germany.
Biography
Nicole Teale started at KDE in April 2024. She contributes to the KDE Eco project Nachhaltige Software Für Nachhaltige Hardware ('Sustainable Software For Sustainable Hardware').