PGC 2025

PROJECT GREEN CHALLENGE DAY 6
Challenge Doodle

Fashion

WHAT’S THE TRUE COST OF THE CLOTHING YOU WEAR?

What are you wearing today? Have you thought about who made your clothes, how they were crafted, and under what conditions? Every piece has a story that begins long before it reaches a store shelf or online cart. From cotton fields to factory and shipping routes, the fashion industry leaves a big human and environmental footprint.

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We are all living on this land with limited resources, and we all have to be conscious about how we consume and how we manufacture and how we source — and the fashion industry is no different than anyone else.“

— Stella McCartney, fashion designer
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We live in an age of fast fashion, where brands push new styles constantly, urging us to buy more and discard clothing before it’s worn out. Each year, over 100 billion garments are made — far more than the Earth can sustain. The result? Polluted waterways, overflowing landfills, and a culture of waste.

Fast fashion is also a human rights crisis. More than 70 million garment workers — 80% women of color, face exploitation, low pay, and unsafe working conditions. 

Change is possible. Our partner Remake is building a fashion movement rooted in human rights and climate justice. They educate consumers through their Wear Your Values Guide offering practical steps for aligning closets with conscience, while their Made In Films spotlights the lived realities of garment workers around the world. And partner Fashion Takes Action is driving systemic transformation through education, research, and collaboration, bringing sustainability and circularity into classrooms, boardrooms, and communities. Together, they demonstrate that the future of fashion can value people and planet over profit and trends.

As consumers, we have the power to transform fashion. Start with the Buyerarchy of Needs: use what you have, borrow, swap, thrift, repair, make, and buying new should be your last choice. Support brands that prioritize fair labor and sustainable materials to push the industry toward justice and accountability. Learn about the real impact of fast fashion and don’t be afraid to ask hard questions. Speak up, challenge harmful practices and inspire others to do the same. 

Together, our choices and voices can turn fashion from a driver of harm into a force for equity, creativity, and sustainability.

PARTNERS

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RESOURCES

CHALLENGE

Green

20 POINTS

THINK

Globally, the average person throws away 70 pounds (about 32 kg) of clothing each year. By swapping, buying used, repairing, and upcycling, we can cut down the amount of clothing that ends up in landfills.


CHALLENGE

  • Watch today’s video about fast fashion’s environmental and human impact.
  • Find one article or video to learn more about this topic and note where it came from by citing it in your caption.
  • Share three key takeaways from what you’ve learned through your research.
  • Create a 30-day fashion pledge to reduce your fashion footprint. Be specific about the steps you plan to take and how you’ll hold yourself accountable.
  • Post your pledge on Instagram with a photo that represents your commitment.
  • Tag @turninggreenorg, @remakeourworld and @fashiontakesaction in both the image and caption, and #PGC2025

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

  1. Create a PDF: Combine your responses into a single PDF.
  2. Include: Your name (or team name), username, and school on the PDF.
  3. File Naming: firstname_lastname_day6_green_2025.pdf or teamname_day6_green_2025
  4. Example: kasie_jones_day6_green_2025.pdf or GreenTeam_day6_green_2025.pdf
  5. Avoid Symbols: (including #) or spaces in the file name.
  6. File Size: Must be under 5 MB.
  7. Submit: Upload your PDF. If you do not see the upload button, you need to login. A green confirmation message will appear if your submission is successful. If you don’t see this, please try again.
  8. Points: If your total points don’t update, your submission may not have uploaded correctly—please retry. 
  9. Check Score: Go to Edit Profile on the bottom navigation bar; your score appears at the top of the page.
  10. Questions: Email info@turninggreen.org.
  11. Social Media: Tag @TurningGreenOrg on Instagram and use #PGC2025.

Greener

40 POINTS

THINK

Does your favorite shirt tell the full story of how it was made: who sewed it, what it’s made from, and its impact on people and planet? Most labels don’t. Fast fashion hides the harm behind cheap prices and constant new trends.


CHALLENGE

  • Review The Life of a Conventional T-Shirt infographic.
  • Choose a shirt you wear often and read the tag. Note the brand, materials, and country of origin. Do a quick search on the brand and reflect on the environmental and human impacts of that shirt – from resource extraction to labor conditions.  
  • Wear the shirt inside out for the day to spark dialogue. When someone asks, share that you’re participating in Project Green Challenge and raising awareness about the hidden costs of fast fashion. 
  • Take a photo of yourself wearing the shirt inside out and write reflection or Instagram caption that includes:
    • What the label revealed. (brand, materials, where it was made)
    • How that information made you think or feel.
    • Why you choose to flip your shirt inside out today.
    • What conversations it sparked.
    • What you learned. 
  • Post your photo and reflection on Instagram.
  • Tag @turninggreenorg, @remakeourworld, and @fashiontakesaction in both the image and caption, and #PGC2025

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

    1. Create a PDF: Combine your responses into a single PDF.
    2. Include: Your name (or team name), username, and school on the PDF.
    3. File Naming: firstname_lastname_day6_greener_2025.pdf or teamname_day6_greener_2025
    4. Example: kasie_jones_day6_greener_2025.pdf or GreenTeam_day6_greener_2025.pdf
    5. Avoid Symbols: (including #) or spaces in the file name.
    6. File Size: Must be under 5 MB.
    7. Submit: Upload your PDF. If you do not see the upload button, you need to login. A green confirmation message will appear if your submission is successful. If you don’t see this, please try again.
    8. Points: If your total points don’t update, your submission may not have uploaded correctly—please retry. 
    9. Check Score: Go to Edit Profile on the bottom navigation bar; your score appears at the top of the page.
    10. Questions: Email info@turninggreen.org.
    11. Social Media: Tag @TurningGreenOrg on Instagram and use #PGC2025.

Greenest

60 POINTS

THINK

Engaging with fashion brands for ethical change is a powerful way to hold companies accountable and encourage sustainable, socially responsible practices. 


CHALLENGE

  • Review Remake’s Engaging with Brands Toolkit. Then choose a fashion brand you wear or support and reach out to their leadership with thoughtful questions about their social and environmental practices. You might post on social media, send an email, comment on a product or post, or message customer service directly.
  • Create a poster or reel that will amplify your questions and engage the audience
  • In a short written reflection or social caption, include:
    • How you chose to engage and why.
    • What you asked the brand.
    • Any response you received and/or what you hope to hear back.
    • Bonus Opportunity: Earn 50 bonus points if you receive a personal response (not a generic thank you for contacting us) from any brand. Email info@turninggreen.org by October 20th with screenshots of the exchange (up to 3 total).
    • Tag @turninggreenorg, @remakeourworld, and @fashiontakesaction in both the image and caption, and #PGC2025

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

    1. Create a PDF: Combine your responses into a single PDF including any links.
    2. Include: Your name (or team name), username, and school on the PDF.
    3. File Naming: firstname_lastname_day6_greenest_2025.pdf or teamname_day6_greenest_2025
    4. Example: kasie_jones_day6_greenest_2025.pdf or GreenTeam_day6_greenest_2025.pdf
    5. Avoid Symbols: (including #) or spaces in the file name.
    6. File Size: Must be under 5 MB.
    7. Submit: Upload your PDF. If you do not see the upload button, you need to login. A green confirmation message will appear if your submission is successful. If you don’t see this, please try again.
    8. Points: If your total points don’t update, your submission may not have uploaded correctly—please retry. 
    9. Check Score: Go to Edit Profile on the bottom navigation bar; your score appears at the top of the page.
    10. Questions: Email info@turninggreen.org.
    11. Social Media: Tag @TurningGreenOrg on Instagram and use #PGC2025.

Extra Credit

POINTS

Extra Credit is due on October 27 at 6am PT. Up to 100 points will be awarded for outstanding work.


THINK

Hosting a clothing swap is a powerful way to reduce waste, extend the life of clothes, and bring your community into the conversation around sustainable fashion.


CHALLENGE

  • Review Remake’s How to Host a Clothing Swap Toolkit, then organize a swap with friends, classmates, or your community anytime during Project Green Challenge before October 27.
  • Take photos or a short video at your swap. In a short written reflection, include:
    • Who participated and where it took place
    • How you prepared and spread the word
    • What you learned or noticed about sharing fashion in community

SUBMIT YOUR WORK

  1. Create a PDF: Combine your responses into a single PDF including any links.
  2. Include: Your name (or team name), username, and school on the PDF.
  3. File Naming: firstname_lastname_day6_extracredit_2025.pdf or teamname_day6_extracredit_2025
  4. Example: kasie_jones_day6_extracredit_2025.pdf or GreenTeam_day6_extracredit_2025.pdf
  5. Avoid Symbols: (including #) or spaces in the file name.
  6. File Size: Must be under 5 MB.
  7. Submit: Upload your PDF. If you do not see the upload button, you need to login. A green confirmation message will appear if your submission is successful. If you don’t see this, please try again.
  8. Points: If your total points don’t update, your submission may not have uploaded correctly—please retry. 
  9. Check Score: Go to Edit Profile on the bottom navigation bar; your score appears at the top of the page.
  10. Questions: Email info@turninggreen.org.
  11. Social Media: Tag @TurningGreenOrg on Instagram and use #PGC2025.

PRIZES

Up to 10 Greener and 10 Greenest outstanding submissions will be selected as winners.

Each Greener Winner will receive:

  • A copy of Regenerative Fashion by Safia Minney from Laurence King Publishing. Part guide and part manifesto, this book shares stories of our interconnectedness with the natural world and each other. 
  • A 100% organic cotton t-shirt from Pact. Fair Trade Certified products that support organic farms and use sustainable crops and GOTS certified manufacturing to ensure their fibers are supporting Mother Earth from seed to tee.
  • An Amazonite bracelet from Gaia Gems & Crystals. Each handmade bracelet encapsulates the essence of self-love and the healing energy of crystals and gemstones.

Each Greenest Winner will receive a $100 gift card from one of the following brands:

  • Pact, Fair Trade Certified products that support organic farms and use sustainable crops and GOTS certified manufacturing to ensure their fibers are supporting Mother Earth from seed to tee.  
  • Reprise Activewear is a NYC-based, female-founded company with a mission of honesty, transparency, and progress. The plant-based activewear keeps plastic off of our bodies and is made to last.
  • Outerknown, Fair Trade Certified products and Fair Labor Association accreditation, are the foundation for sourcing and production for everything they make. Outerknown is on a mission to lead the revolution in sustainable apparel.
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