PGC in 10 Steps
1. Get Ready: At 6 AM Pacific Time (PDT) on October 1, the first challenge will go live at projectgreenchallenge.com. New challenges are released daily at the same time through October 30.
2. Challenge Timing: Each challenge will be live for 24 hours from 6 AM PDT to 5:59 AM PDT the following day. Submit responses within this time frame. After that time, no additional submissions will be accepted.
3. Challenge Details: Each morning, you’ll receive an email with a link to that day’s challenge. Follow the link or visit projectgreenchallenge.com directly. Some challenges require day-long actions, so explore the theme and get inspired! Browse the resources for further information and inspiration.
4. Log In: Log into the website to begin the day’s challenge. If part of a team, each team member must use the same login. There are 3 challenge levels each day, along with occasional extra credit challenges.
– Read the Green Challenge and prepare requested deliverables.
– Follow Submission Guidelines on each challenge.
– Submit by clicking the upload button at the bottom of the page. You must be logged in to see the upload button. Remembering to log in is the most common troubleshooting solution!
5. Challenge Order: Green, Greener, then Greenest. You must complete and submit each level before moving to the next.
6. Extra Credit: Extra Credit challenges offer more time for completion and are worth additional points. Check the challenge instructions for deadlines.
7. Track Your Progress: After uploading deliverables, you can check your score by visiting your profile on the bottom navigation bar. Points are awarded for each completed challenge, and extra credit points vary.
8. Prizes: Daily prizes are awarded. Up to 10 Greener and 10 Greenest outstanding submissions will be selected as daily winners. The Winners page is updated daily.
9. Prize Shipping: If you win, you’ll receive an email asking for your mailing address for prize delivery. Prizes can only be shipped in the United States. Students outside of the US may have prizes delivered to an address of family or friends within the US.
10. Keep Going: Complete as many challenges as you can. Every effort counts towards valuable knowledge, points, and the chance to win prizes and be selected as a PGC Finalist!
