PGC in 10 Steps
1. Ready, set, GO! At 8am Pacific Time (PT) on October 1, the first challenge will go live on at projectgreenchallenge.com. New challenges are released daily at the same time October 1 – 30.
2. Each challenge will be live for 24 hours from 8 am PT to 7:59 am PT the following day. Submit your responses within this time frame. After that time, no additional submissions will be accepted.
3. Visit the website projectgreenchallenge.com to view each day’s challenge. Some require day-long actions, so take a moment to look it over and get energized! Browse the overview and resources to become acquainted with the theme and for further inspiration.
4. Log in to begin the day’s challenge. If you’re 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 upload button (the most common troubleshooting solution)!
5. Complete the challenges in order: Green, Greener, then Greenest. You must complete and submit each level before moving to the next.
6. Extra Credit challenges offer more time for completion and are worth additional points.
7. 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. Share what you are learning with your family, friends, classmates, teachers, and more.
9. Follow @TurningGreenOrg on Instagram to see the work of participants around the world and connect with fellow student activists.
10. Complete as many challenges as you can. Every effort counts towards valuable knowledge, points, and the chance to win a spot as a PGC Finalist!
Key Reminders
Age: Anyone can participate, and we encourage you to do so! To be eligible for selection as a PGC Finalist, you must be enrolled in high school, college or graduate school and over 16 years of age by October 1, 2026.
Self Care: Feel free to take breaks whenever you need. You can participate at your own pace, and even completing just the Green level is valuable!
PGC Finals: Up to 14 finalists will be selected based on points, engagement, and quality of work. Finalists will be invited to participate in the PGC Finals, which will occur virtually on November 21 and 22, 2026. Each finalist will present with a chance to be named the PGC Champion and win prize money.
Zero Tolerance for Plagiarism: PGC values your unique voice. Submissions must be original and any plagiarism will result in disqualification. Read more.
Rules: Your participation in PGC confirms acceptance of the Official Rules. If you have any questions, please contact us.
