EcoScientists
EcoSteps
Nowadays, many young people suffer from what is known as “eco-anxiety.” Our app, EcoSteps, was developed primarily to mitigate the impact of climate change on mental health by transforming that sense of distress and helplessness into action and environmental impact, providing real statistical data on your contribution to the world, and encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices in your daily life.
Technical Elements
Entrepreneurship
Regional Pitch Events
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Learning Journey
Learning Journey
During the app development process, our team learned the basics of programming, how to build an app from scratch, and, above all, how to identify and solve real-world problems. We faced some challenges along the way, such as learning to use certain features of the development platform, which was in English, or making strategic choices regarding the app’s design. To overcome these challenges, we divided up our tasks, watched online tutorials, conducted research, and consulted our mentor. This experience gave us a better understanding of technology and strengthened our teamwork skills.
Information Legitimacy Description
Given the growing coverage of environmental degradation and its consequences for society in newspapers and online, as well as comments on digital platforms that promote environmental awareness and people’s expressions of concern regarding the issue, we researched the problem using online sources, relying primarily on global data from the People’s Climate Vote, which helped us understand people’s concerns and ensure that our solution can have ameasurable impact.
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The app was designed to be inclusive of as many people as possible, without any restrictions based on gender or ethnicity, even though it is aimed at young people. It will limit itself to only the necessary data, such as a username chosen by the user and a password for identification, without collecting invasive information like age, phone numbers, or personal documents that are unnecessary for the app’s purpose. Its goal is to continually implement new ways to maintain motivation in a transparent manner, showcasing scientific and reliable results and reports.
