Target Audience: Teenagers
Goals:
To raise awareness and educate teenagers in ways they can power down.
To raise awareness on the plight of the polar bear.
To distribute CFL light bulbs to parents
Overview:
We were asked to participate is The Challenge to be Green Night, by the Youth Minister at St. Ferdinand’s Catholic Church in Cranberry Township. We decided to take our games, which have been popular at our events, along with some brochures and our five Simple Steps poster. Approximately 50 people attended the evening along with the Core Team and parent helpers. While the group was waiting to eat dinner, they were able to play the games. They could win a snowball (popcorn ball) or icicle (twizzler) for trying the game. We spoke to the group about the importance of powering down and went over things they can start doing at home to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The energy star brochure, polar bear guide, polar bear bookmark, global warming stickers and Pittsburgh Zoo global warming handout were also distributed. We also discussed our focus, the CFL bulb, and highlighted our progress. Each parent helper attending the evening received a CFL bulb.
Measurement:
The group was very receptive to our message.
17 CFL Bulbs were distributed.
880 lbs of carbon dioxide saved in a 20watt CFL’s lifetime
17 20watt CFL light bulbs X 880lbs = 14,960lbs
14960lbs = 7.48tons of carbon dioxide reduced
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