The document proposes a youth component to Seattle's One Ton Challenge campaign to reduce the city's CO2 emissions by 638,000 metric tons by 2012. A survey of 310 students found that 90% want to reduce emissions and participate in the challenge. The proposal involves creating Green Ambassadors to promote the challenge in schools and distributing carbon pledge cards and materials to youth with ways to lower their carbon footprint. The program aims to pilot in schools and hopes to sustain through partnerships.

1. One Ton Challenge Youth Campaign Advisor: Sara Wysocki, O.S.E. Youth Commission: Selam Ainalem Lydia Lippold-Gelb Adrienne Johnson Adrian Alejandre Catherine Quinn Alex Curtis

2. One Ton Challenge Reduce Seattle’s CO2 by 638,000 metric tons by 2012 Carbon pledge cards are directed at adults, and do not apply to youth A youth component is needed

3. Survey Out of 310 students surveyed: 90% want to reduce their CO2 emissions 87% would try to reduce their emissions if they knew how 90% want to participate in the One Ton Challenge

5. Green Ambassadors

6. Distribute posters

7. Set up advertisements in school newspapers

8. Receive training from Carbon Coaches

10. Budget

11. Timeline

12. Conclusion Introduced as a pilot program Can be sustained by: Non-profit O.S.E. Staff A partnership with the Seattle School District