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• Hack
• Policy

Tracks

Sustainability

Description:

What is sustainability? Sustainability is defined as the capacity for humans and the natural biosphere to coexist as well as how humans can maintain the biosphere. It plays a role in every aspect of our lives, from new recycled clothing from the hottest brands to organic foods at the supermarket to landfills and waste in foreign countries. It influences the ways humans live, think, and act. It is also a major topic in politics with all sorts of government legislation. This track is prevalent in everyone’s life so the given projects will consider sustainability for all. They will include but not be limited to teaching others about ethical waste treatment, ethical consumption, and green technologies for the future.

Guiding Questions:

• How do we convince a large population to live sustainably?
• How do we raise awareness about sustainability in a way which motivates and connects people?
• Think big! Don’t be restricted by your neighborhood, think past what you know. How can we create technologies that can be used in a variety of environments and urban, suburban, or rural areas?
• Consider the flora and fauna! How will your solution impact them?
• What’s the issue with current technologies or legislation? Zone in onto the problems and address them!
• How can all sorts of people chip in? How can the average person reduce their carbon footprint?
• What are the constraints? Think of potential finances and the general feasibility.
• Is your solution feasible?
• Who can do this? Could an elementary student do this? Would it require a professional?