Teens Turning Green Fall Programs 2013
Our programs focus on relevant themes that resonate in daily life, on school campuses,
and in local communities. These programs create awareness around the impact of
actions, inspire change in habits, and mobilize youth around the implementation of
healthy, sustainable, and just practices. We develop strong platforms and initiatives,
and engage students globally, to be the change.
Project Green Challenge 2013 (Fall 2013)
Teens Turning Green will launch its Third Annual Project Green Challenge on
October 1, 2013. This powerful, diverse and far reaching movement is a global call
to action for high school and college students, to raise awareness about conscious
living, informed consumption, and the collective impact of individual actions. Our
goal is to inspire youth to transition from conventional to conscious living, take
action, and sustain a healthy planet. PGC 2012 engaged over 2,600 students,
representing 464 campuses, in 49 states, and 33 countries. It was an extraordinary
month as we observed powerful, dynamic, passionate young leaders emerging
worldwide.
Green University (Fall 2013)
PGC 2013 participants who complete the 30-day Challenge will be invited to apply
for the Challenge Finals, called Green University. Up to 14 finalists from the global
collective of participants will be selected to attend this three-day eco summit
from November 21-24 hosted in Marin County, California CA, just north of San
Francisco.
Finalists will be flown to Green U where they will have the opportunity to learn from
and interact with esteemed eco leaders, present experiences from their 30-day
Challenge, and work together to create innovative platforms for social action. This
new slate of projects will be further developed by youth nationwide in 2014.
the coming year.
The Conscious Collections (year round)
Teens Turning Green launched the Conscious Collections in February 2013, a
selection of thoughtfully curated, ethically-produced products across many lifestyle
categories. Selected items are based on health of ingredients, environmental impact,
efficacy, and verified standards like USDA Certified Organic, non-GMO, and Fair
Trade. Live life, sustainably. Each monthly Collection has a unique theme. Take a
look here. All proceeds support the TTG 2013 Summer Internship Program.
Farm to Table Dining Program: Pilot Project (Fall 2013)
We are developing a pilot Farm to Table School Dining Program embracing fresh,
local, organic, seasonal, and sustainable food options. Our pilot site is the Sausalito |
Marin City School District in Marin County at the Martin Luther King Jr., Academy
Middle School and Bayside Elementary. The district is comprised of 120 students
with 95% on free and reduced meal programs. The program will launch for the
2013/14 school year.
Freshman Green 15: (Fall 2013)
Freshman Green 15. FG15 is designed to encourage incoming freshmen to use their
entry into college as a time to transform from conventional to conscious
living. Through a list of 15 Eco Tips, Terms, Things to Bring, and a Green Packing
List, students will have some simple tools to act thoughtfully and for the planet,
from day one of freshman year and going forward. This program is a collaboration
between Orientation Leaders, Res Life, RA’s, Eco Reps, and school personnel, to
inspire sustainable choices for everyday decisions.
Project Green Spa: A Thoughtful Approach to the Daily Routine (year round)
Project Green Spa is an interactive, student-hosted event designed to inform,
educate, demonstrate, and inspire a conscious change in the daily use of body care
products. Schools can apply to host an event on their campus during the school year.
TTG will support these events with the Whole Body Conscious Collection that will
travel from school-to-school. Each school is asked to fill out an application for
participation in this program. There is an accompanying “how to” toolkit.
Restyled: An Ethical Approach to Fashion (year round)
ReStyled is an ethical fashion initiative hosted by students on high school and
college campuses across the country. The travelling ReStyled Collection includes
consciously curated, fashion forward eco looks and accessories from eco-designers,
vintage and thrift shops, Goodwill, and other businesses. The collection travels
during the school year. Schools are asked to fill out an application to apply for
participation. There is an accompanying “how to” toolkit.
Menu for Change: A Student’s Guide to Conscious Eating (October 2013 launch)
This comprehensive guide for college students, will include a collection of simple,
economical, healthy, and delicious recipes to fuel the conscious lifestyle of college
students! It will feature a list of essential ingredients; a guide for which labels to
seek out; and tips for how to eat “green” on a student budget (<$2/serving). The
book will also highlight great resources, national school food initiatives, and
innovative food-related events that students can host on their campuses to further
inspire, inform, and mobilize around ethical food practices.
Project Green Dorm.com (Re launch on August 1)
Project Green Dorm is designed to inspire students to green their packing list and
college lifestyle as they prepare for school. The Green Packing Checklist, Conscious
Collection of Essentials and the PGD Green Dorm Makeover Contest will make the
process really fun, simple, and ecofabulous!