Second-level students from across Ireland are asked to consider the global consequences of local actions as the EPA today launches The Story of Your Stuff competition 2022.
The deadline is Monday, 7 March - press play above to find out more!
The competition asks students to think about the wider environmental impact of their everyday decisions. It asks student to research the life cycle and environmental impact of an everyday item - such as their toothbrush - or everyday activity - such as eating their lunch, and to present their findings in a creative way.
Check out last year's winning entry from Robert Urquhart about the story if disposable face masks...
Now it its sixth year, The Story of Your Stuff has the empowerment of students at its core, encouraging young people to realise the influence they can have on their friends and family when it comes to making environmentally responsible consumer choices.
Find all the details on the official website here!
With its focus on sustainability, waste management, climate action and environmental protection, the competition asks young people to think, talk and make small changes that can have far-reaching impacts.
Entrants visually tell the environmental story of their 'stuff' through a creative medium of their choice (including video, animation, infographics, photography, etc.).
They are then in with a chance to win €500 for themselves and €500 for their school. There is also a special ‘climate topic prize’ as well as a prize for the best Irish language entry.
The Story of Your Stuff is an EPA competition for second level students aimed at highlighting sustainability, waste management, climate action and environmental protection. Students are invited to use their creative talents to tell the story of their 'stuff', which could be an everyday object or activity, using a visual medium.
Put your research skills to use, and visit resources on the EPA website, particularly Ireland's Environment web resource and the EPA state of environment report: Ireland’s Environment – An Integrated Assessment 2020 as well as other reliable sources of information, to assist with their entries.
