Sao Mai is a Vietnamese-Mexican-British student at Greengates, an International-British School in Mexico City in her first year of the International Baccalaureate Diploma. As a child, Sao Mai developed a deep interest in environmental issues when she learned about the plight of her favorite animals – the polar bears. Knowing that her peers often worry endlessly about the state of her future, Sao Mai opts to serve as a source of knowledge and inspiration. Sao Mai firmly believes that every action she undertakes contributes significantly to creating a more sustainable world, and hopes to be able to use her privilege to aid those disproportionately and unjustly affected by environmental issues.
What are five words that describe your PGC experience?Educational, Inspiring, Fun, Challenging, and Revealing.
Has your perception of the world around you changed? If so, share how.
I have noticed that I genuinely perceive the world differently. Particularly in the way I consume. Before Project Green, I was quite pessimistic about Climate Change and thought that it made no real difference in how I consumed. And, while it remains true that the fault does not rely on the consumer, we still hold a certain degree of responsibility. Why shouldn’t I choose a more ethically sourced sunscreen? I notice that I tend to look at labelling more, that I refrain from buying items that I do not need, and that I get curious and research the production of certain brands and where they source their ingredients and labour.
Climate Action Project: Creciendo Raíces
Team 50 Shades of Green’s Climate Action Project “Creciendo Raíces” focuses on providing Frida Kahlo Secondary School in the village of Raíces with ten blueberry trees, promoting food security through healthier school breakfasts and food literacy through hands-on nutritional education. Situated atop the Xinantecatl volcano, Raíces faces extreme temperatures, leading to a heavy reliance on oats and potatoes and exposing the community to significant food insecurity. Recognizing the intersection of climate change and social justice, the team is committed to addressing this issue, understanding that low-income families will disproportionately suffer from the adverse effects of climate change.
PGC Finals Part 1 CAP Video: here
PGC Finals Part 2 CAP Video: here
