14 DAY TRIAL // Project Green Challenge (PGC) is presently one of the most popular competitions which values the students' potential of coming up with creative, eco-friendly improvements added to all types of traditional items.
Lost of students seem to be motivated to show their concern towards the environment, since the prizes are substantial. Officials behind this project declared that 2,600 participants from approximately 500 schools have signed up so far.
Furthermore, it seems that the outstanding awards have captured the attention of students coming from 48 states and 20 countries, launching the notoriety of this ecological strategy on an international scale.
For those who might still be interested in joining, there is yet enough time to submit, since the program will be available until October 31st.
The individuals who came up with this strategy of involving students in a green project are working in partnership with companies which share the same eco-friendly values, such as Steelcase, Whole Foods Market or The Container Store.
Participants will most likely increase their interest towards measure which improve an earth-friendly lifestyle once their ideas will be rewarded with substantial prizes.
The winner will benefit from a $5,000 college scholarship, an eco-dorm transformation which is estimated to $1,000, a $500 gift card to Whole Foods Market, Nature's Path products for an entire year and also a “cradle 2 cradle” Chair and turnstone crushed can table, offered by Steelcase.
“Being a part of PGC has allowed me to set aside time each day to do just that, and hopefully by the end of the month, this time and these habits will become so ingrained in me that I can’t help but live them out everyday,” declared one of the students, who is eager to compete for the grand prize.
Not only the finalists will get the feeling that their green conduct paid off. The officials behind this project established partnerships with several companies to make sure that they will be able to support the costs of substantial prizes, offered during every single day of the competition.
“The more you do, the deeper into green you go, the higher your level of engagement and innovation, the better your chances are to be a winner! It really is as simple as that,” concluded officials who created the Project Green Challenge.