The Green Team!!
Who We Are
Lets Go Green!
We are a non-profit organization that strives to reduce plastic use and spread knowledge about the harmful side effects of plastic.
What we do
Our organization focuses on educating and giving back. We believe that if we simply spread knowledge and offer easy alternatives to single use plastics, the amount of plastic pollution will decrease. Furthermore, we raise money to donate to other organizations that deal with actual plastic pick up. And finally, we give back by offering reusable bags and water bottles to various members of the community.
How we operate
Go Green is stationed in Ann Arbor Michigan and focuses on spreading awareness to the University of Michigan student body. We will have people stationed around the campus's, asking students to fill out a survey. The survey is composed of different questions about the individual's own use of plastic and their general knowledge about the effects of plastic pollution. We will also be asking and encouraging any sized donation.
Harmful Effects of Plastic
Plastic pollution is a big issue. Continual usage and pollution of plastic products can lead to leaching of toxic chemicals into food, drinks, water, and the air. Not only does the over use of plastic directly affect us, but it also affects wildlife. Many sea creatures and birds suffocate in plastic bags, choke on small pieces of plastic, and get stuck in plastic netting and wires. These can all easily lead to death of the animal.
Our Mission
Plastic pollution has been a growing issue for many years now. It has become a significant environmental concern for all members of the public worldwide because many species are being strangled and suffocated due to getting stuck in the various plastics laying around. Our goal isn't to eliminate all plastic from the world, but instead to educate college students about the detrimental effects of too much plastic, provide suggestions on how to minimize the harmful effects of the plastics they use, and to spread awareness about alternatives to single-use plastics before it's too late.
Who to Look Out For on Campus
Hunter Dickinson
Plays center and is a 7'1" junior from Virginia
Jace Howard
A guard and is a 6'7" junior from Florida
Terrance Williams
A forward and is 6'7" junior from Maryland
Jett Howard
A guard and is a 6'8" freshman from Florida
Take Our Short Survey And Get a Free Gift!!
Our team would really appreciate it if you would take just a few minutes out of your day to fill out this short survey. This survey helps educate yourself, helps us gauge how our efforts are going, and how much more work we still have. Plus, if you fill it you'll get a free gift!
A Quick Look At Your Free Goodies
Reusable Canvas Tote Bag
Enjoy a custom Michigan reusable tote bag. You can take this on your daily Target runs, your last minute game day shopping at the M Den, or to and from your classes!
Reusable Water Bottle
Ditch those old crinkly plastic water bottles and relish in your new custom Michigan stainless steel water bottle. This will hold more water than the plastic bottles and can keep your water cold for days!!
Why We Have Been Successful
Who doesn't love the basketball team?!
People are more likely to be listen to someone who they admire or like. Thats why we have partnered with the Michigan basketball team to help us out. The players will be stationed around campus to ask people to fill out our short survey, handing out our very own custom reusable merchandise, and asking for donations. So, if you see your basketball team around campus with a clipboard, make sure to stop and say hi!
Did someone say free gifts?
Who doesn't love free stuff. If you take the time out of your day to fill out our survey in person OR online, you will be gifted either a canvas bag or a reusable water bottle. These items are both limited edition for each college we visit so be sure to stop by so you can get your hands on these special free goodies!
Help Us Out
It would be greatly appreciated if you were able to make a donation of any size. No matter how big or small the contribution is, anything helps!
Where Does the Money Go?
Towards funding larger organizations that specialize in plastic pick up
Funding programs that help educate people about the harmful effects of plastic (organize presentations and guest speakers to visit college students)
Manufacturing more reusable items such as water bottles and grocery bags
What You Can Do
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
One of the simplest ways to reduce pollution is to not create it in the first place. Bottom line, if you want to help, buy/use less plastic (especially one-time use plastics).
If you already have plastic containers and bags, don't throw them away. Instead, try and repurpose them/ use them for something else. For example, you can use the plastic containers from take-out to store snacks in or to pack your lunch in.
With any of the plastics that you don't want to reuse or can't reuse, try recycling them. Most plastic products have a little triangle and a number inside it. Find out which numbers can be recycled in your area and dispose of them properly.
Things need to change, and we are that change! Help us help you.
Please reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns!
103 State St,
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-333-3363
gogreen@gmail.com
