Join the Challenge to Help Create a
Cleaner, Greener, Healthier Planet
You Will…
Develop ideas for a cleaner, greener, healthier planet
Compete as a team for fun, recognition, and up to $2,500!
Receive (4) optional, virtual coaching sessions in design thinking
Use the design process and gain entrepreneurial skills
We Believe…
The best ideas come from passionate students
Students can design new solutions to some of our most challenging problems
Getting Started!
How Might We Reduce Carbon Emissions?
There are so many ways to reduce carbon emissions from recycling plastic, to planting trees, and building parks, to reducing pollution in our air and water, to switching to electric vehicles, or riding the bus or train.
Important Dates to Remember
*Optional Coaching Sessions from March 17 - April 12
Student Teams Can Compete In 3 Easy Steps
1. Form a Team
We recommend at least two people and up to 4 is a good size team. Ask a teacher, parent or mentor to help you through the process. You will make one submission per team. (Note: we will accept submissions from individuals and mentorship is not required)
2. Select a Topic
Select a topic area that interests you, move through our design for innovation process and turn your ideas into high impact solutions! We recommend using our “Challenge Support Workbook” to help you develop your solutions, visit the Student Resources page to download a copy).
3. Develop Ideas
Develop your idea, describe the problem you are solving, the people involved, your solution, and the potential impact of your solution. Submit your innovations by April 16th (12pm PST) to be entered to win up to $2,500! We encourage you to review the judging criteria and the official rules attached below.
Prizes
Two Categories: Middle School and High School
