Ontario Tech University’s 2025 HackHive hackathon inspired a team to tackle the environmental impact of generative AI models.They developed SUSTAIN, an eco-friendly AI wrapper that optimizes token usage and reduces computational demands.SUSTAIN received industry recognition and the team presented at the 2025 Global AI Bootcamp at Microsoft Canada.The team's journey continues with SUSTAIN live in alpha, aiming to make AI greener, smarter, and universally accessible.