Teens
Turning Green is a student led movement devoted to education and
advocacy around environmentally and socially responsible choices for
individuals, schools, and communities. We seek
to promote global sustainability by identifying and eliminating toxic
exposures that permeate our lives, often unknowingly, yet threaten
public and environmental health. What began in the Bay Area in 2005 now
has a presence at elementary, middle and high schools,
universities, and student organizations across the country, as well as a
strong virtual platform and media presence. The TTG chapters lead
grassroots efforts that aim to raise awareness, encourage behavior
change, and lobby for policy that will lessen local and global impact.
Creates awareness around toxic exposures and sustainable practices through education, outreach and advocacy. More info
Investigates toxic exposures in schools and takes action to eliminate those and implement healthy, greener alternatives.More info.
Launches specific initiatives in partnership with community leadership and residents to care for communities. More info
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Campaign 2007-2008 recap
More than a
dozen events and programs were hosted by Teens for Safe Cosmetics in the Bay
Area and New York that were covered in national and local media including the
New York Times, Today Show, San Francisco Chronicle, CBS Television, CBS Radio,
sprig.com, treehugger.com and ecofabulous.com and attended by editors from
Cosmogirl, Teen Vogue, Seventeen and Ellegirl.com.
Teen Tuesdays launched by ecofabulous.com and
founder Zem Joaquin.
Campaign members spoke at over 30 schools,
conferences and community events educating their peers and adults about the
issues and impacts of harmful chemicals.
Campaign members advocated at the state level for
the passage of laws to protect their health and were in large part responsible
for the final passage by Governor Schwarzenegger of the Toxic Toys Bill. They
testified at a hearing for nail workers exposed to the toxins in nail polish
and are one of the lead organizations on the “Lead in Lipstick” bill authored
by State Senator Carole Migden.
Campaign Member, Erin Schrode was selected as a Bay
Area eco-hero and appeared as the cover story in SF’s 7 x 7 Magazine
Judi Shils won an EPA Award for her outstanding
work as the Executive Director of TSC (04/08). Watch video
DETAILED CAMPAIGN RECAP July 2007-June 2008
July
2007: Marin County Fair- Healthy Pavilion. Teens presented information to
attendees and sampled products
September
2007: Green Spa at the Alice Radio Now and Zen Concert. Green Spa at concert with 15,000 attendees.
September
2007: Green Spa at the Village at Corte Madera. Twenty green vendors were
assembled to offer mini makeovers/ facials for a crowd of about 600 moms and
daughters. View Photos
September
2007: Search for the Cause Under the Harvest Moon . A fundraising Benefit
featuring an organic dinner and green auction showcasing green beauty and Teens
For Safe Cosmetics information table. Gift bags for attendees.
October 2007: Turning Green: New York . Campaign
launched in New York with a collective of schools and sponsor Whole Foods
Market. Hosted panel dialogue with green industry leaders at Whole Foods Market
Bowery.
November 2007:
Cool Chicks, San Francisco. Hosted a Green Spa at a cocktail party with over 50
top women business executives from the San Francisco Bay Area and introduced
them to fabulous green beauty.
November 2007:
Green Festival . Teen campaign member gave a workshop presentation with Stacy
Malkan and Senator Carole Migden to 400 festival attendees. Teen interviewed on local radio during event.
January 2008:
Turning Green: Lycee Francais. Panel of green experts and the Green Spa hosted
at Lycee Francais as part of their green initiative in New York City. View photos
February 2008:
3rd Annual National Teen Summit. Held in Marin County to engage teens in strategizing and
working together to launch new chapters. Expert panelists from across the
country came to be a part of the dialogue. View summary and photos
April 2008:
Turning Green- An Eco-fashion Show and Green Spa . Hosted at the Broad Street Ballroom
in New York featuring teens on the runway engaging the audience in a life
turned green through fashion, accessories, beauty and lifestyle choices.
April 2008:
Ecofabulous: Teens for Healthy Schools . With a lens turning to the school
environment, teens investigated and then educated their audience of hundreds
about non toxic alternatives in all aspects of school life. The Green Spa was
featured after the presentation. Key note speaker: Zem Joaquin, founder
ecofabulous.com
May 2008: Teens for Healthy Schools Board of Supervisors Presentation. Teens presented
their findings focusing on toxic exposures in all aspects of school life and
options for safer alternatives to county, state and federal leaders.
May 2008: Teens
Turning Green Product Line presented to Whole Foods Market as the first
exclusive premium line for teens in partnership with a collective of green
companies and Teens for Safe Cosmetics. The line will be launched nationally
fall, 2008. Campaign members tested and selected all of the products for
Phase I of the line. With Whole Foods Market we will continue to expand
the campaign and momentum in cities across the country.
May 2008: San
Rafael Canal Alliance Healthy Green Fair. Teens educated attendees and sampled
products.
Fierce, the signature fragrance from A & F, contains many hidden chemicals that pose a
health risk. TTG is calling on A&F to stop spraying
toxic and untested chemicals without notification or consent!
