1. Save the planet, one line of code at a time

    Want to change the world this coming weekend? Sign up for the Cleanweb Hackathon, which takes place Jan. 20–22 in NYC. Participants will build apps that tackle sustainability issues and resource constraints (issues related to energy, food, waste, water, and so on).

    Bonus: if your Cleanweb hack uses NYC Open Data, your app can also be eligible for NYC BigApps 3.0 (the deadline is Jan. 25)!

    Event: NYC Cleanweb Hackathon

    Date: Jan. 20–22 (Friday evening social followed by 2 days of hacking) 

    Location: NYU ITP, 721 Broadway, Fl. 4

    Who’s invited: Developers, designers, students — and anyone else who’s interested (registration categories include Business, Press, and Presentations only)

    More information: Cleanweb on Posterous

    Register now: cleanweb-nyc-eorg.eventbrite.com 

    Follow @NYCBigApps and @ChallengePost on Twitter, and join us on Facebook.

    Jan 16 Comments

  2. Battle of the best green apps

    Over the summer, the Apps for the Environment challenge invited software developers to create innovative and widely useful apps that use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data to address health/environmental problems. 

    Here’s what the entrants whipped up: 38 green apps. Which ones do you find most useful, innovative, and user-friendly? Put on your critic hat, and vote for your favorite today!

    On a separate but related note, if you love apps and are keen on giving more detailed feedback on usability, we’d love to hear from you. Check out our Community Ambassador Program.

    By Samantha

    Follow on Twitter: @ChallengePost, @EPAgov, @ChallengeGov
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    Sep 29 Comments

  3. Green hackathon in DC Labor Day weekend

    With its new Apps for the Environment challenge, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is challenging software developers to create innovative and widely useful apps that use EPA data to address health/environmental problems. 

    Green + tech enthusiasts, if you’re in DC over Labor Day weekend, check out the Apps for the Environment hackathon. It’s hosted by American University, in their technology-rich green facilities. EPA specialists will be on hand to answer questions and help you build your app.

    What: AU “Apps for the Environment” Hack-a-thon

    When: Sept. 3, 2011, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Where: American University Graduate Research Center (below Bender Library), Washington, D.C.

    Who: Developers and teams from universities throughout the area, professional coders, journalists, and anyone with ideas for green apps.

    Inspirations: 7 priorities for EPA’s future, ideas for apps, data discovery webinars, developer resources

    RSVP here!

    Can’t make the event, but want to host your own code-a-thon to make prototypes of green apps? Contact the EPA at greenapps@epa.gov, or call 202-566-1686. They’ll work with you to set one up, promote it, and make it a success. (See the code-a-thon toolkit here.)

    By: Samantha

    Follow @ChallengeGov and @EPAgov on Twitter.

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    Why the EPA Wants You to Design America’s Next Top Environmental App [Mashable]

    Greening the Internet with Apps for the Environment [techPresident]

    EPA’s Apps for the Environment Challenge [Sunlight Labs]

    Aug 25 Comments