For years substantial amounts of research have gone into finding ways to develop and teach more sustainable and environmentally friendly recourses. The development of a method that enables the international engagement of citizens is crucial to prevent irreversible damages brought about by climate change and pollution. With humans being the cause of 50-65% of greenhouse gas emissions and the 2.01 billion tons of solid waste produced annually, there is predicted to be between 11-20 years before the damage to our environment is permanent.
The U.S. has implemented at least ten major federal laws and many other federal acts, rules, and administrative environmental regulations to safeguard the environment and the health and safety of U.S. citizens. Despite these enactments, air pollution and solid waste pollution increases by billions of tons annually. We can no longer ignore the danger of the pollution crisis we face today as the limited years we have to prevent irreversible damage dwindle. With this in mind, I strived to create a new approach that engages all people and communities in the efforts to preserve our environment and health.
This project aims to encourage people to take action and limit their carbon footprints and waste production while simultaneously teaching and building an international community. I believe this is achievable by developing a mobile app that will work towards the following objectives:
The use of real-world data to help users track and reduce their footprints and waste production.
Incentives for actions taken toward sustainable efforts aligned with the support of environmental non-profits.
Actively enable collective action on an international level.
Our World is an international community dedicated to limiting air and waste pollution through friendly competition and collective action. The app uses real-world data to help users limit their carbon emissions and waste production, and help others do the same. Our World users will earn rewards and points in the app that can be traded in for discounts and physical rewards such as gift cards and shirts. Users will also have the opportunity to make in-app purchases for avatars, accessories, and enhancements for their world. All in-app purchases made will go to Environmental Organizations as donations!
