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One Ton Challenge Youth Campaign

One Ton Challenge Youth Campaign. Advisor: Sara Wysocki, O.S.E. Youth Commission: Selam Ainalem Lydia Lippold-Gelb Adrienne Johnson Adrian Alejandre Catherine Quinn Alex Curtis. One Ton Challenge. Reduce Seattle’s CO2 by 638,000 metric tons by 2012

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One Ton Challenge Youth Campaign

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  1. One Ton Challenge Youth Campaign Advisor: Sara Wysocki, O.S.E. Youth Commission: Selam Ainalem Lydia Lippold-Gelb Adrienne Johnson Adrian Alejandre Catherine Quinn Alex Curtis

  2. One Ton Challenge • Reduce Seattle’s CO2 by 638,000 metric tons by 2012 • Carbon pledge cards are directed at adults, and do not apply to youth • A youth component is needed

  3. Survey • Out of 310 students surveyed: • 90% want to reduce their CO2 emissions • 87% would try to reduce their emissions if they knew how • 90% want to participate in the One Ton Challenge

  4. Proposal Overview • First Component: • Green Ambassadors • Distribute posters • Set up advertisements in school newspapers • Receive training from Carbon Coaches • Attend meetings and events

  5. Proposal Overview • Second Component: • Carbon Pledge Cards and other marketing materials • Provides youth with ways to reduce their carbon footprint • Will be distributed throughout schools

  6. Budget

  7. Timeline

  8. Conclusion • Introduced as a pilot program • Can be sustained by: • Non-profit • O.S.E. Staff • A partnership with the Seattle School District

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