Greener

THINK

A fun and creative way to highlight the beauty and diversity of produce is through a Conscious Kitchen project we call “Produce Pals.” This project showcases the unique attributes of fruits and vegetables while promoting sustainable food practices.

CHALLENGE

Meet Maya and Mateo, two of our favorite Produce Pals who brighten the walls of our Conscious Kitchen dining halls. Now, it’s your turn to create your own Produce Pal with a meaningful story, representative of where you live, local produce, local attire, and a call to action! Follow these steps:

1. Gather Materials: Instead of composting, collect scraps from a meal or produce that may be past its shelf life. Check your fridge or kitchen for items, or ask your dining hall or local farmers market or grocery store for leftover leaves, sprigs, or produce that would otherwise be discarded.
2. Choose Organic and Seasonal: Whenever possible, try to use organic and seasonal items for your Produce Pal.
3. Create a Theme: Think about the message you want to convey—whether it’s about health, organic produce, seasonality, or local sourcing—and how best to educate your audience.
4. Get Creative: Design your unique Produce Pal with an impactful story to inspire others.
5. Post a Photo: Take a picture of your final Produce Pal and share it on Instagram, tagging @TurningGreenOrg, @World_Wildlife, and @foodprintorg with the hashtag #PGC2024.

After taking the photo, think about how you can use the scraps to make a seasonal scrap soup or add nutrients to your compost!

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

1. Create a PDF: Combine your deliverables and a screenshot of your social media post into a single PDF. Ensure your name (or team name), username, and school are included.
2. File Naming: Save your PDF as firstname_lastname_challengeday_challengelevel_year.pdf
   e.g.: kasie_jones_day9_greener_2024.pdf
   Avoid using symbols (including #) or spaces in the file name.
3. File Size: Ensure the file size does not exceed 5 MB.
4. Submit: Upload your PDF. A green confirmation message will appear if your submission is successful. If you don’t see this, please try again.
5. Points: If your total points don’t update, your submission may not have uploaded correctly—please retry.
6. Score: Points can be checked by going to Edit Profile on the bottom navigation bar. Your score is at the top of the page.
7. Questions: Direct any inquiries to info@turninggreen.org.
8. Social Media: Share your challenge activities on social media, tagging us on Instagram @TurningGreenOrg, Facebook @Turning Green, and using #PGC2024.

Greenest

THINK

Food waste is a significant global issue that affects access to nutritious food. Addressing food waste in your community ensures that students like you receive nourishing meals, rather than contributing to overflowing landfills. Supporting your local food system is essential!

CHALLENGE

Start by listening to the BBC News’ “The Food Waste Warriors” podcast to better understand the scope of food waste and how individuals are taking action. Then, create your own podcast to share with your community! Follow these steps:

1. Plan and Write: Create a two-minute podcast in a storytelling format, addressing these key points:
   • How is food waste a problem in your community?
   • Where do you see food waste at your school?
   • What solutions can be implemented, and do any from the podcast apply to your school or community?
   • How can students get involved in taking action?
   • What efforts already exist, and how can they be expanded?
2. Be Creative: Share personal stories about food waste on your campus or in your community and the solutions you’d like to see. Write a word-for-word script, and submit a PDF of your script.
3. Record and Edit: Focus on both what you’re saying and how you say it—tone matters! Feel free to add sound effects or music. 
4. Share Your Podcast: Share the link to your podcast (make it public) with friends, family, online, and with local community members.
5. Post on Instagram: Share a link to your podcast on Instagram, including a food waste-related call to action in your caption encouraging others to tackle the issue. Tag @TurningGreenOrg, @KleanKanteen, @World_Wildlife, @foodprintorg, your school’s social platforms, and use the hashtag #PGC2024. 

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

1. Create a PDF: Combine your deliverables and a screenshot of your social media post into a single PDF. Ensure your name (or team name), username, and school are included.
2. File Naming: Save your PDF as firstname_lastname_challengeday_challengelevel_year.pdf
   e.g.: kasie_jones_day9_greenest_2024.pdf
   Avoid using symbols (including #) or spaces in the file name.
3. File Size: Ensure the file size does not exceed 5 MB.
4. Submit: Upload your PDF. A green confirmation message will appear if your submission is successful. If you don’t see this, please try again.
5. Points: If your total points don’t update, your submission may not have uploaded correctly—please retry.
6. Score: Points can be checked by going to Edit Profile on the bottom navigation bar. Your score is at the top of the page.
7. Questions: Direct any inquiries to info@turninggreen.org.
8. Social Media: Share your challenge activities on social media, tagging us on Instagram @TurningGreenOrg, Facebook @Turning Green, and using #PGC2024.