‘Groundbreakers’ Awards presented to young Bristol climate and social justice heroes

Eight impressive project ideas from young people  who live in the Bristol area were rewarded and recognised for positively impacting people and the environment.

The ‘Groundbreakers’ Awards were given to young people for their ideas to help reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Jenny Foster (Global Goals Centre) said: "Through this competition we’ve been able to help turn Young people's ideas into real projects in their neighbourhoods and schools, and it is wonderful to celebrate their creativity and commitment through these awards."

INNOVATION

Age 7-11: Horfield Primary School for involving the whole school in researching renewable energy options, reducing litter, writing and recording a song as a way to spread their eco message beyond the school

Age 11-16: BS13 Green Influencers who imaginatively addressed the litter problem in their neighbourhood to try and change attitudes / behaviours of people beyond the group.

Age 16-25: University of Bristol’s SDG 12 Squad for addressing fast fashion by tackling it at all levels who worked directly with a leading fashion brand that is not caring for their workers or for the environment and are looking to spread their message to consumers.

IMPACT & REACH

Age 7-11: Freedom Kids Podcast for their podcasts on green issues, health and social justice.

Age 11-16: St Mary Redcliffe & Temple Eco Club for their clear aim of installing solar panels on their school roof / for mobilising the whole school and challenging senior leaders. The award also recognised their use of a song to engage people across and beyond the school.

Age 16-25: St Brendan’s College Eco Club for their positive direct action through the transformation of their college grounds to promote biodiversity and wellbeing.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

40th Bristol Guides for making / distributing Happy Boxes in their street to help the health and wellbeing of their neighbours.

Lockleaze Green Influencers for working to reduce litter in their neighbourhood. They want to raise money for more bins and to share their ideas with others.

Source: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2022/july/groundbreakers-awards.html

#peoplepower #goodnews #bristol