Challenges and Solutions

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Environment Challenges:

Environment Solutions:

I challenge you to inspire your community to habitually use fewer single-use plastics in order to keep trash out of our ocean ecosystems.

Anne Middleton

Spork

We will make our community and environment better for future generations by reducing habitual plastic use and educating our community of the environmental impacts from our daily habits.

SeaGoal

We want to spread knowledge and create excitement about limiting the use of single-use plastics in our San Diego community through an application for both IOS and Android designed for all ages.

I challenge you to create and distribute affordable, accessible resources that incorporate intergenerational knowledge to prepare frontline communities for the impact of climate change.

Elizabeth Yeampierre

Living Labs

We envision a future where we will fight back against climate injustice and food insecurity by educating and empowering our neighbors to be sustainable urban farmers.

Climate Comfort Solutions

To create a community that is prepared to protect themselves in the face of climate disaster.

Planet of Colors

Our group, "Planet of Colors" envisions a world where we tackle climate change and systemic racism by fostering the health and wellness of our community.

I challenge you to create a sustainable program that challenges your community’s behaviors to help alleviate the issue of rats in New York City.

Kathleen Corradi

Brooklyn Eraticators

We will educate community members and local businesses to understand the rodent problem, how their behaviors contribute to the issue and inspire them to take action and change behaviors to create a cleaner and happier community, with a reduced number of rodents.

NYRPD

Fewer rats will make places more sanitary and reduce the risk of disease.

Rat Patrol

We envision influencing the behaviors of adolescents in Williamsburg Brooklyn, joining the efforts to decrease the rat population, and improving the quality of life for NYC residents.

Anti-Vermin

We will alleviate rat problems in New York City.

Project R.I.S.E

We envision a community where the environment is clean, safe, and worry free of contaminants that negatively impact the community.

I challenge you to increase action and awareness among your peers that “visibilizes” the climate impact of Louisiana’s consumer waste and offers sustainable solutions to address the environmental damage it causes.

Colette Pichon Battle

RE2ED

We foresee a future with a cleaner and greener Earth where you won't have to worry about Earth’s survival due to inhospitable temperatures.

Operation Change

We envision a space where intergenerational communities work together as one to eliminate waste production. We believe that mindful consumption and increasing awareness will combat climate change.

The I.S.A.C.C. Society

We envision helping people understand the urgency of climate change so that they will work toward bettering the world with their habits.

I challenge you to educate your peers about current events and policies that will have long-term impacts on the environment and to create a program that empowers your peers to take organized action against the climate crisis.

Beverly Wright

Krewe Du CYPRESS

To cultivate and thrive in interconnected communities of people who understand the complex issues of climate change and intersectionality, are passionate about combating the climate crisis, and take action to live sustainably.

Born to Win

We envision creating an environment that is more sustainable to live in by promoting recycling and reducing and replacing plastic consumption in New Orleans.

The Bucmates

We will provide information, conduct presentations, and utilize social media to encourage New Orleans ' Youth to become environmentally conscious and empower them to BE THE CHANGE.

Silica Saints - The Glass Collection Project

A concerned community of students with completely different ideas, thoughts, and interests, collaborating to raise each other up and sustain our world for our children and for generations to come.