Please read our wiki page, we have listed ways to get involved: https://wiki.openfoodfacts.org/Open_Products_Facts
To support Open Products Facts, you can consider the following options, each tailored to different types of contributions:
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Philanthropic/State Sponsors for Open Products Facts:
- Philanthropic contributions are crucial in realizing the vision of a comprehensive circular data platform, product scoring, and circular solutions aggregation, across more that 20000+ categories, a key goal of Open Products Facts. Many essential components of this vision are not yet funded, and your monetary support can make a significant impact. Your donations can help fund critical developments and infrastructure. To contribute financially, please get in touch at contact@openfoodfacts.org
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Data Contributors Using the Open Products Facts App:
- Data contributions are vital for scaling Open Products Facts. By using the Android app to add new product information, update existing entries, or verify data, you help expand and refine the database. This collective effort contributes to building a robust and reliable resource for everyone.
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Technical Contributors to Open Products Facts:
- If you have technical skills in areas like programming, data analysis, or user experience design, your expertise can significantly benefit Open Products Facts. Engaging in the development of the app, improving its functionality, or enhancing user interfaces are valuable contributions. To get involved, join the #openproductsfacts Slack channel, where the Open Products Facts community collaborates. You can find a link to this Slack workspace on the Open Food Facts website.
Each type of contribution is important to the growth and success of Open Products Facts, helping to create a more sustainable and informative platform for everyone.