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.
| Recap of Year: 2008-2009 |
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We recap an unprecedented year of growth and accomplishment for the Teens Turning Green Campaign, its membership and new chapters. Through national outreach events, powerful legislative advocacy in state capitols and educational forums, we have engaged thousands of teens, teachers and community members and activated them protecting their right to health. TTG has been in the New York Times, Seventeen Magazine, Teen Vogue, Boho, the SF Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, New York Post, CNN and many other local and national news outlets and blogs. Campaign members have presented at and moderated national conferences, launched the Teens Turning Green Collection of eco products with Whole Foods Market nationally, partnered with businesses, political leaders, schools, and youth organizations and been awarded for this work. In our mind, Teens Turning Green is the most powerful teen led campaign on the planet.
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Abercrombie & Fitch: Stop the Spray
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!
Fragrance 101
Fragrance is listed in our
Dirty
Thirty List of Chemicals to Avoid
