Day 28

Mobilize

How do we turn learnings into action?

Introduction

When you drop a pebble into a still pond, it sets off ripples that grow larger and larger until they span the entire pond. YOU are that pebble. By standing up, speaking out, living your values, and applying the knowledge you have gained during Project Green Challenge, you create a profound impact.

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Do not look the other way; do not hesitate. Recognize that the world is hungry for action, not words. Act with courage and vision.
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Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist and politician

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Reflect on Your Journey

Throughout this month, you have seen how every action, no matter how small, has far-reaching effects. Reflect on your own transformation since the start of PGC—through exploration, education, and mindful action. Think about how you have become a changemaker, guiding shifts in your home, on your campus, and within your community. With dedication, intention, and passion for people and the planet, you have already sparked meaningful change.

Next Steps: Applying for PGC 2024 Finals

Now, it’s time to apply for the Project Green Challenge 2024 Finals. To be eligible, you must:

  • Participate in the next three challenge days
  • Submit a complete Climate Action Project (CAP) proposal
  • Be available to travel to the San Francisco Bay Area from November 21–25
  • Meet all other criteria outlined in the PGC Finals Rules

Based on your CAP, PGC accomplishments, creativity, engagement, number of wins, and point totals, up to 14 participants will be selected as PGC Finalists. Finalists will build, refine, and implement their CAPs leading up to April 10, 2025, and will present virtually to judges on April 19, 2025, when the PGC Champion is named.

 

Developing Your Climate Action Project

A Climate Action Project (CAP) is a plan for transformative change on your campus or in your community. It should address a real-world challenge that resonates with you and impacts people, policy, and/or the planet. Develop an innovative, realistic, and high-impact project centered around climate themes that inspire you.

Criteria for Your CAP

  • Focus: Identify an area of focus from the following PGC themes: food, waste, water, justice, soil, biodiversity, ocean, forests, urban ecology, or energy.
  • Feasibility: Your CAP must be achievable by April 10, 2025. This could be a significant step toward a larger goal. For example, a CAP focused on transitioning to renewable energy might involve developing a proposal, securing school leadership approval, and outlining next steps.
  • Measurable Outcomes: Your CAP must have measurable outcomes, such as the number of participants engaged, pounds of food waste reduced, or miles traveled without fossil fuels.

Applying Ikigai to Your CAP

Before you begin, reflect on the concept of Ikigai:

  • What do you love?
  • What are you good at?
  • What does the world need?
  • What can you be paid for?

At the heart of Ikigai lies what you can best contribute to your CAP. Combine your passion and skills to create a project that benefits us all.

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Mobilize Resources

Get the tools and information you need to turn your ideas into action. These resources are designed to support your Climate Action Project, providing guidance, inspiration, and practical steps to help you make a real impact in your community and beyond.

CHALLENGES

Green

20 POINTS

THINK

Reflect on the past 27 days. Which themes have been the most inspiring, motivating, or impactful for you? Which ones do you find yourself returning to, and how might you apply what you’ve learned to your life and actions moving forward?


CHALLENGE

  1. Choose Two Impactful Themes
    Select one daily PGC theme that had a significant impact on you. This could be a theme that is personally relevant, entirely new to you, or one you found yourself discussing most with family and friends.
  2. Write a Reflection
    Write a short reflection about why this theme was impactful and how you see it fitting into your journey moving forward.
  3. Share on Instagram
    Post about why this theme matters to you in your larger activist journey. Include a piece of your work from that day or a regram of an infographic or related image. Be sure to tag @TurningGreenOrg and use #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_day28_green_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.
The deadline for entering this challenge has past.

Greener

40 POINTS

THINK

How can you leverage the skills and tools you’ve developed over the past month to create lasting change? Climate Action Projects (CAPs) offer a powerful opportunity to make a significant impact.


CHALLENGE

  1. Identify Your Project Focus

    Develop a Climate Action Project (CAP) that reflects your passions and commit to it over the next five months. Start by identifying a pressing need in your community or a climate issue you care deeply about. Refine your ideas into impactful solutions—envision bold possibilities and take action! 

    Consider:

    • Who is the audience you want to reach? Who will benefit?
    • What need or challenge are you addressing?
    • Where will your project have the most impact?
    • How will you start constructing your idea?
    • What is your “why” that sparked your passion for this project?

    Your “why” will inform your purpose, fueling your energy and commitment to drive change.

  2. Reflect on Key Questions:
    • Begin shaping your idea.  
      • Who will benefit from your project?
      • What specific need or challenge are you addressing?
      • Where do you envision your project having the greatest impact?
      • What is the “why” that ignited your passion for this project?
    • What draws you to this challenge or opportunity? 
      • What existing skills or experience do you have that will support you in this effort?
      • Who in your network has complementary skills or expertise that could add value?
    • How does this connect to your passion or academic studies?
  3. Draft Your Project Outline:
    • Establish both short-term and long-term goals.
    • Use the S.M.A.R.T. goals framework for structure: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

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_day28_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.
The deadline for entering this challenge has past.

Greenest

60 POINTS

THINK

Leading with intention and purpose ensures that your actions have a lasting impact on the world around you. Embracing a changemaker mindset empowers you to drive meaningful change, and we already see that potential in you. We encourage you to step confidently into that role and make a difference!


CHALLENGE

  1. Refine Your Project Focus
    Continue developing the project you started in the Greener Challenge. This process will help you identify key areas of focus and knowledge gaps, setting you up for success.
    • Identify the “How”: What will be your mechanism for change?
      • Consider the advocacy, strategies, communication methods, educational approaches, innovation, and creative tools you will utilize. 
      • How will these contribute to a healthy and just future? This will guide you in identifying the resources you need to achieve your goals.
  2. Identify Key Stakeholders
    • Who do you need to involve as stakeholders?
    • What skills or expertise should they possess? Think about backgrounds in academia, professional fields, marketing, film, or creative industries.
    • Are there professors, graduate students, or mentors who could serve as valuable thought partners?
  3. Define “What’s Next”
    • What are the desired outcomes of your project?
    • What does success look like?
    • What story will you tell?
  4. Develop Your Proposal
    With these ideas in mind, create a comprehensive proposal for your Climate Action Project (CAP) that inspires you. Outline a detailed plan for implementing your innovative and actionable project over the next five months, focusing on achieving a lasting and positive impact.
  5. Share a Teaser
    Post a teaser about your CAP plans on Instagram in any format you choose to generate excitement among friends and followers. Tag @TurningGreenOrg and use #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_day28_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.
The deadline for entering this challenge has past.
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