Turning Green

Programs include Project Green Challenge, Project Green Course & Conscious Kitchen. No is not an option. This is our moment to dream and do.

We're a student-driven nonprofit organization working to empower, educate & mobilize students on climate action, social justice, public health, organic food systems, more. Turning Green is a global student-led movement devoted to cultivating a healthy, just, resilient planet through education and advocacy around climate justice, environmental sustainability, and public health. We educate, empower,

and mobilize elementary, middle, high school, college and graduate students to become visionary catalysts for sustainable change and positive social impact in their lives, school campuses, and local communities. JOIN US IN TURNING GREEN:
To educate
We inform young people with a passion to change the world. Standing for eco sustainable and socially responsible choices, practices and communities means learning the facts, valuing ethics, using your voice, assessing surroundings, investigating impacts, and sharing solutions. To empower
We believe that a conscious mindset and thoughtful perspective are critical in today’s society. Choose wisely, lead with purpose and passion, realize the connections among people and planet, and empower diverse peer groups to grow our global voice — because together we thrive. To mobilize
We see individuals as catalysts for the change that our world needs at every level. Ideate, innovate, and find inspiration to rise up, challenge injustice, demand transparency, and shake up systems that oppress, poison, or fail.

05/30/2026

Climate headlines have been relentless lately, and a lot of us are feeling it.
If climate anxiety has been showing up for you, you’re not alone, and you’re not wrong for feeling this way.
There’s power in naming it, talking about it, and finding steady ways to move through it together. What do you do when you're feeling anxious about the climate? Drop some tips in the comments!

04/30/2026

Introducing the PGC 2025 Winners!

Young leaders around the world are redefining climate action. After months of building, testing, and leading community‑driven solutions, we are honored to introduce the Project Green Challenge 2025 winners — young visionaries already reshaping their communities.

PGC 2025 Champion: Carolina — Save & Share (Ecuador)
Carolina’s youth‑led initiative recovers surplus food from local businesses and redistributes weekly kits to families, patients, migrants, and students across Cuenca. Through education, clothing recovery, and rural outreach, her team is building a zero‑waste model rooted in dignity and climate action.

Second Place: Monica + Team Bigfoot — Step Green Initiative (Ghana)
Monica and her team transform discarded coconut husks into sustainable footwear and lead school outreach on circular design. Step Green creates green jobs, inspires youth innovation, and shows how local materials can power community‑driven climate solutions.

Third Place (Tie): Charles + Team Sustainovators — EcoQuest (Ghana)
EcoQuest is a student‑built digital platform turning environmental awareness into daily action. Through interactive quests, learning modules, and gamified climate education, Charles and his team help young people build long‑term sustainable habits and spark campus engagement.

Third Place (Tie): Aarush + Team Action For World — Carbon Conversations 2.0 (India)
Carbon Conversations 2.0 is transforming climate learning across schools in India. With a custom web platform, student‑built regenerative materials, and youth‑led Climate Circles, Aarush and his team help schools shift from awareness to action through accessible, open‑source tools.

These young leaders embody the creativity, courage, and collaboration that define Project Green Challenge. Their work is shaping more just, resilient, and sustainable communities — and this is only the beginning!

Let’s celebrate them, uplift their visions, and keep building the future they’re leading us toward.

04/28/2026

Monica from Team Bigfoot presents Step Green Initiative, a youth‑led project in Ghana transforming agricultural waste into climate‑smart products through circular design and community collaboration. The project repurposes discarded coconut husks into durable, sustainable footwear while creating opportunities for environmental education and green entrepreneurship.

Through school outreach, workshops, and partnerships with local artisans, the team introduces young people to circular economy principles and demonstrates how waste can become a valuable resource. The initiative also fosters community engagement by encouraging students and families to participate in collection drives and sustainability activities.

By combining innovation, environmental responsibility, and social impact, the Step Green Initiative offers a replicable model for youth‑driven climate solutions and highlights how local materials can support both economic opportunity and ecological care.

04/28/2026

Sasha presents Perfectly Imperfect, a youth‑led initiative in the United States that tackles food waste and food insecurity by rescuing cosmetically imperfect produce and redistributing it through local partners. Based in Georgia, the project brings together students, community organizations, and volunteers to recover fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be discarded, turning them into a reliable resource for families in need.

Alongside weekly collection and distribution, Perfectly Imperfect fosters education around sustainable consumption, food systems, and community care. Through hands‑on engagement and accessible storytelling, the project helps young people understand the environmental and social impacts of waste while building a culture of shared responsibility.

Perfectly Imperfect demonstrates how youth leadership can transform overlooked resources into meaningful climate action, strengthening both community resilience and environmental stewardship.

04/28/2026

Kiya from Team Dandy Lions presents The Abundance Box, a youth‑driven community food‑sharing initiative in the United States that connects home and community gardens with local families through volunteer‑powered distribution. Based in Los Angeles, the project collects surplus produce, organizes neighborhood drop‑offs, and shares simple educational tools that help participants understand the environmental benefits of reducing food waste.

The Abundance Box also highlights stories from growers and volunteers, building a sense of connection and shared purpose across the community. By transforming excess harvests into a steady source of fresh food, the project supports both climate action and community care.

The Abundance Box shows how youth leadership, local networks, and small‑scale abundance can come together to reduce waste, strengthen relationships, and nourish families.

04/27/2026

Isabelle from Team What We Grew in the United States presents Youth for Biodiversity, a youth‑led initiative restoring Long Island’s ecosystems through hands‑on native plant education and community engagement. The team built a thoughtful program from the ground up — developing educational materials, creating seed‑starting kits, launching a social media campaign, and partnering with Rewild Long Island to strengthen outreach and credibility.

They hosted workshops with school clubs and classes, introducing students to native plants, sustainable gardening, and local conservation practices. When their initial partnership with the Girl Scouts didn’t move forward, the team quickly shifted to schools and libraries, expanding their reach and ensuring young people still had access to meaningful environmental learning.

Through consistent outreach, collaboration, and youth‑centered programming, Youth for Biodiversity is building a foundation for long‑term stewardship — empowering young people to understand their local ecosystems, take action in their communities, and grow the next generation of environmental leaders.

04/27/2026

Charles from Team Sustainovators presents EcoQuest, a youth‑centered digital platform developed in Ghana to turn environmental awareness into daily climate action. Built by university students, the app offers simple, habit‑building “quests” that help young people integrate sustainability into their everyday lives.

Through interactive challenges, learning modules, and up‑to‑date environmental information, EcoQuest provides structure, motivation, and a sense of progress for users seeking to make meaningful change. The project grew from a basic website concept into a fully developed app shaped by research, teamwork, and community feedback.

By combining education with gamification, EcoQuest empowers students to adopt long‑term sustainable habits and lays the foundation for broader campus and community engagement. The platform reflects a new generation of innovators using technology to inspire climate action.

04/27/2026

Cassandra presents Earth Equity, a youth‑driven digital platform in the United States amplifying environmental justice stories across South Florida. Through interviews, community connections, and accessible education, the project highlights how climate change affects residents, students, workers, and organizers — especially those on the frontlines of environmental and social inequity.

Modeled after narrative‑driven platforms, Earth Equity uses storytelling to help Floridians understand what’s at stake and how they can influence policy change. The initiative has grown into a hub for local engagement, connecting students, organizations, and experts while fostering deeper participation in climate advocacy.

By centering lived experience and pairing it with calls to action, Earth Equity builds a more informed, connected, and empowered community ready to push for a just and sustainable future.

04/27/2026

Carolina presents Save & Share, a youth‑led initiative based in Ecuador that addresses food waste and food insecurity through a community‑centered redistribution network. The project collects surplus food from local businesses and organizations and delivers weekly food kits to families, patients, migrants, and students.

Through food recovery, Save & Share also integrates education on responsible consumption, resource efficiency, and social empathy, helping communities rethink waste as a shared resource. The initiative has expanded to include clothing recovery, rural outreach, and partnerships with universities, nonprofits, and local institutions.

By combining environmental responsibility with social dignity, Save & Share offers a scalable model for zero‑waste cities and demonstrates how youth leadership can strengthen community resilience while reducing the climate impacts of food waste.

04/27/2026

Alejandro from Team Green Tech presents A Drop of Active Hope, a youth‑led campaign in Peru redefining beach cleanups through environmental justice and corporate accountability. Led by the GreenTech student collective, the project uses the Brand Audit methodology to identify the companies most responsible for coastal plastic pollution.

Through citizen science, volunteer mobilization, and partnerships with university departments and environmental organizations, the initiative shifts the narrative from individual responsibility to systemic change. Volunteers collect and categorize waste, generating data that supports legal advocacy and institutional action.

The project has grown into a recognized model for scientific, community‑driven environmental monitoring, inspiring other student groups to replicate the approach. A Drop of Active Hope empowers young people to protect marine ecosystems while holding major polluters accountable.

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