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ABOUT PGC 2012
PGC IS A POWERFUL, DIVERSE, AND FAR-REACHING MOVEMENT
INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION AND PROTECT OUR
PLANET.
This past October, Teens Turning Green launched the first ever
Project Green Challenge. The 30-day eco lifestyle challenge engaged over 2,600 high school and college students on 510 campuses across the country to inspire them to transition from conventional to conscious living.
Project Green Challenge 2012 will launch on October 1 to raise awareness about conscious living, informed consumption and the collective impact of each of our actions. With the guidance of eco experts , industry leaders, and the PGC Green Guide , participants will see how fun, simple, and high impact eco living can be.
Join the Challenge!
Be part of a world changing initiative – get involved today as a
Campus Rep.
We welcome your support and involvement! B egin working with us to build participation on your campus today! Join the movement!
Who: High School, College and Grad School Students

What: A 30-day Eco Lifestyle Challenge
When: October 1-30, 2012; Challenge Finals: November 31-December 2, 2012
Where: Sign up through formstack below by filling the boxes and hitting submit!
Why: To build a powerful, diverse, and far-reaching movement that inspires youth to transition from conventional to conscious living, take action, and sustain a healthy, just world!
How: Simple daily challenges demonstrate just how fun, accessible, and effective environmentally and socially responsible living can be. Submissions will be judged and assigned points daily for awesome eco prizes!
How it Works
Throughout the month of October, daily green challenges will be delivered by email to registered participants at 4 am pdt every morning as well as be outlined on the PGC 2012 website. Each challenge will be up for 24 hours and participants will be asked to complete as many challenges as they choose. The challenges and all supporting resources, tips, facts, green glossary, and Green Guide will be available for viewing and further learning! On each of the 30 days, Challenge participants will be asked to share their responses to challenge tasks with direct uploads of photos, videos, and text to this site , as well as TTG Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Pinterest.
Challenge Finals: Green University
Contestants who completed the 30-day Challenge will be invited to apply for the Challenge Finals. 10 finalists will then be selected to participate in Green University , a three-day eco summit held in
Northern California from November 31 – December 2. Finalists will be flown to San Francisco where they will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with esteemed eco leaders, present experiences from the 30-day Challenge, and work together to create innovative

platforms for social action. This new slate of projects will be further developed by the students and mentors and implemented by Teens
Turning Green, partners, and youth nationwide in 2013.
Challenge Champion
A panel of judges will select the Project Green Challenge Champion.
The winner will receive a one-of-a-kind prize package and the opportunity to work alongside other Challengers with Teens Turning
Green and partners in the coming year. Finalists will receive some awesome eco prizes as well. The list will continue to grow as we get closer to the start of the Challenge on October 1!
FAQ’s
Who can participate in Project Green Challenge?
Our target demographic is high school and college students. But challenges are open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or demographic.
Note: only high school and college students in the US are eligible for prizes. All students are eligible for a place in the Challenge Finals taking place November
31
– December 2 in San Francisco.
What does a daily challenge look like?
Each challenge will be built around a theme relevant to your life.
There are 30 themes for each of the 30 days, representing many facets of your life including food, style, water, body, advocacy, RE, and many more. There are different levels of participation (Green,
Greener, Greenest, Extra Credit) and prizes are awarded daily for
“best of” selections chosen by the TTG team.
What was the inspiration for Project Green Challenge?
The mother-daughter team behind Teens Turning Green, Judi Shils and Erin Schrode , created this initiative in 2011 for the first time and it

was so inspiring that we are doing it again! Year 1 we had almost
2,700 students sign up, from 510 campuses, 48 states, and 21 countries.
What does Project Green Challenge 2012 seek to accomplish?
The Challenge seeks to empower and inspire young people to action, helping them understand the significance of their daily actions and impact while helping them work toward conscious lifestyles.
Do I have to be eco-friendly to join?
Nope! The Challenge aims to inspire a transition from conventional thinking to a more conscious perspective. Regardless of current knowledge and lifestyle practices, if you are open to change, ready to learn, and want to make a difference, you are the perfect candidate to participate in PGC. We are excited to have you!
How do I become a Challenge Finalist?
Contestants that participate in the 30-day Challenge can apply for the
Challenge Finals with a short application ("final exam") and video that demonstrates their personal transition from conventional to conscious. A panel of judges will review each application and choose
10 finalists to be flown to Green University in San Francisco from
November 31 - December 2.
What happens after the 30 days?
We hope that the Challenge will show people how personal changes can have a big impact on one's own health and the environment. If one month can inspire conscious thinking and responsible action, imagine the impact of a whole year of mindful living.
How do I share my progress and hear about the experiences of others?

Participants will share daily experiences on the Challenge website through text, photos, videos and social networking.
How can my school be involved?
Bring Project Green Challenge to your high school, college, or student organization simply by signing up at here . Dozens of high schools and universities are already on board. There are many opportunities to engage your campus. Current outreach includes student government leaders, eco clubs, sustainability leaders, Greek life, community service organizations, environmental studies teachers and professors, national organizations and other youth-centered forums. Get your school on our list and be a key part of spreading this message far and wide!
Has Project Green Challenge ever happened before?
This is the year two! We hope that this initiative will continue in the future and have a great impact for years to come.
What is Green University?
We have given the Challenge Finals a fun name: Green University ! At this 3-day educational eco summit, ten finalists will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from esteemed leaders, present experiences from the 30-day Challenge, and work to create platforms for social action that will be implemented by Teens Turning Greens in
2012.
Does it cost anything to participate?
Absolutely not! Participating in this challenge is completely free and open to anyone.
Why should I get involved?
There are many reasons to get involved! Here are a few of our favorites:

• Learn the benefits of living eco-friendly.
• Become a leader in your school or community's environmental initiatives. This is a perfect time to start, complete with tips and resources to guide you along the way.
• Reduce your carbon footprint over the course of the thirty challenges.
• Use the Challenge as a catalyst for change.
• Embrace a new, more conscious lens through which to live your life.
• Start a Teens Turning Green (high schools) or Turning Green
(colleges) chapter on your campus. For more info: info@teensturninggreen.org
Who are the Project Green Challenge partners?
We are incredibly fortunate to have the support of leading green businesses, non-profit organizations and media partners. Check our partners page to read more.
Are there prizes for every Challenge?
For every challenge you complete, you are eligible to win a daily prizes. The more you do and the deeper green you go, the better your chances are to be a winner! And don't forget about the fantastic
Challenge Grand Prize and finalist package.
Does Project Green Challenge have a social media presence?
Yes, BIG time! And we want to hear from you. Join us (Teens Turning
Green) on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TeensTurnGreen and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/teensturngreen
ABOUT TTG

Teens Turning Green is a student led movement devoted to education and advocacy around environmentally sustainable and socially responsible choices for individuals, schools, and communities. TTG seeks to engage youth in the transition from conventional to conscious, empowering the next generation and mobilizing action to sustain our earth.
What began in the Bay Area in 2005 now has a presence at elementary, middle and high schools, universities, and student organizations across the country, and around the globe as well as a strong social media platform bringing together a global community of youth. TTG leads grassroots efforts that aim to raise awareness, eliminate toxic exposures, encourage behavior change, and lobby for policy that will lessen local and global impact. Our goal continues to be inspiring the transition from conventional to conscious living.
At the heart of this powerful effort, students forge partnerships with the top minds in our world today, industry leaders, community members, elected officials, schools, green businesses, journalists, scientists, farmers, non-profits, and a growing list of donors and sponsors that together strive for a greener and healthier planet.
Young advocates raise awareness among peers, speak about issues with passion and conviction, influence legislation around chemical policy, pressure corporate change, host high profile events and campaigns, and collaborate with like-minded individuals and groups to affect real, positive change. With a strong physical and virtual presence, our student-led programs work to ensure a healthy generation and sustained world far into the future.
Lifestyles: Creates awareness about toxic exposures and sustainable practices in daily lives and homes through educational outreach events and advocacy actions to protect personal health and

the environment.
Schools: Investigates health and environmental risks in schools and takes action to eliminate harmful exposure and implement healthy, greener alternatives.
Communities: Launches specific initiatives in partnerships with community leadership and residents to care for our earth.