Let’s Go Green Together!
Sustainability can start with the small choices we make every day. That’s the idea behind the daily Green Challenges at ISMB 2026!
Each daily challenge is an opportunity to take meaningful action, no matter how modest it might seem. Join in, share your efforts, and inspire others to see how everyday choices can create lasting change.
Sunday, July 12: Take the Green Pledge and Ditch Single-Use Items
Show your commitment to sustainability and greener computing by signing the ISCB Green Pledge!
Start your commitment off strong by ditching single-use items. Share a photo of your reusable tote bag, water bottle, or coffee mug on socials using #greeniscb. Or show it off at the ISCB booth to grab a sticker!
Monday, July 13: Meatless Monday
Go meatless for the day and enjoy plant-based meals! Share your favorite veggie dish from today on social media using #greeniscb on socials.
Tuesday, July 14: Sustainable Clothing
The most sustainable shirt is the one you already own! Dig out your oldest ISMB shirt, wear it proudly, and show it off on socials using #greeniscb.
Wednesday, July 15: Test Your Green Computing Knowledge
Take the green computing quiz to test your green computing knowledge (link coming soon!). Show us your score at the ISCB booth and get a star sticker! Share your favorite piece of green computing advice with the community on socials using #greeniscb.
Thursday, July 16: Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Learn the impact you have on the environment by calculating the carbon footprint of your computational research! And, if you’re able, consider donating to the ISCB Groves to plant trees and offset CO2 emissions.
Link to access carbon footprint calculation coming soon!