Software Design for the Environment - Free Software's Role in Sustainable Computing

Explore the critical role of software design in environmental sustainability through this 46-minute conference talk. Discover how Information & Communications Technology contributes to global CO2 emissions and learn about the potential for Free Software to address these environmental concerns. Gain insights into KDE's handbook "Applying The Blue Angel Criteria To Free Software" and understand the connection between Free & Open Source Software licenses and sustainable software design. Examine the alignment of Free Software with the Blue Angel ecolabel and learn about KDE Eco's initiatives, including their measurement lab for FOSS developers, efficiency bug fixes, and support for sustainability projects. Understand the importance of sustainable software design and its potential impact on reducing the environmental footprint of the tech industry.