## Notes ## Basic Carbon Footprint Calculator - Develop a simple web-based tool that allows users to input their daily activities (like driving, electricity usage, etc.) and calculates their carbon footprint based on standardized emissions data. - Features: Basic user input forms, calculations based on predefined data, and simple result display. ### To Dos - [ ] Figure out more activities that take up energy - [ ] Driving - [ ] Washing clothes - [ ] Drying clothes - [ ] Heating water - [ ] Watching tv - [ ] Charging *x* device 2. **Energy Consumption Tracker**: - Create a basic app or web tool that lets users manually log their daily energy consumption and provides basic analytics and tips for reducing usage. - Features: User input forms, a database to store data, and simple data visualization. 3. **Climate Education Platform**: - Develop a small educational website or blog that provides resources, articles, and tips on how to reduce carbon footprints and live sustainably. - Features: Content management system, basic layout, and initial content. ## Recycling Guide - Create a simple mobile or web app that helps users determine how to recycle different types of materials. It could include a searchable database and location-based recycling center suggestions. - Features: Searchable database, basic UI, and location services integration. ### To Dos or Ideas - [ ] Go through every item at Vons and list where each part of it can go - [ ] Compost - [ ] Recycling - [ ] Landfill - [ ] Reuse - [ ] Crowd source this knowledge ## Simple Environmental Compliance Tracker - Build a basic tool for small businesses to track their environmental compliance tasks and deadlines. - Features: Task management, calendar integration, and reminder notifications. 6. **EV Charging Station Locator**: - Develop a simple web app that allows users to find the nearest EV charging stations using a public API like Google Maps. - Features: Map integration, search functionality, and basic station details. ## Sustainable Shopping - Create a web-based guide that lists and reviews eco-friendly products and companies. - Features: Simple content management, user reviews, and product categorization. ### References Yes, there are several apps and websites that provide guides to sustainable and eco-friendly shopping. Here are a few notable examples: 1. **Good On You**: - A popular app and website that rates fashion brands on their sustainability and ethical practices. It covers environmental impact, labor rights, and animal welfare. - [Good On You](https://goodonyou.eco/) 2. **DoneGood**: - An app and browser extension that helps users find and shop from ethical and sustainable brands. It focuses on fair trade, eco-friendly, and socially responsible businesses. - [DoneGood](https://donegood.co/) 3. **Ethical Consumer**: - A comprehensive website that provides ratings and information on a wide range of products and brands based on their ethical and environmental impact. It includes categories like food, clothing, and electronics. - [Ethical Consumer](https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/) 4. **B Corporation Directory**: - An online directory of certified B Corporations, which are companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. - [B Corporation Directory](https://bcorporation.net/directory) 5. **Sustainable Shopping Guide**: - Websites like "Green America" and "Sustainable Jungle" offer guides and resources for finding sustainable products and brands in various categories. - [Green America](https://www.greenamerica.org/) - [Sustainable Jungle](https://www.sustainablejungle.com/) ## Green Habits Tracker - Build a mobile app that helps users track their daily green habits (like using reusable bags, biking instead of driving, etc.) and provides motivation through streaks and achievements. - Features: Habit tracking, simple analytics, and motivational notifications.