Celebrating Gold Awards 2023 | Emily Humphrey

Amelia’s project brought awareness to her community about the environmental impact of disposing of non-biodegradable school supplies in the trash. Her team got to work recycling, reusing, and repurposing school supplies as a tangible way to start the next generation thinking about leaving a smaller eco-footprint. While hosting a booth at a community event for kids and their parents, Amelia’s team distributed over 100 samples of recycled crayons—each with a QR code linking to her Instagram page offering educational information and creative crafts for upcycling school supplies. There were over 200 sample projects made by kids attending the event. The Environmental Club at Geneva High School has agreed to continue Amelia’s efforts by adding used school supplies to their annual recycling drive. Two elementary schools in the Geneva School District have agreed to share her crafts and the Instagram page (@easyupcycledcrafts), adding to even more community awareness and a call to action. #GoldAward?#GirlScouts?#MaketheWorldABetterPlace?#GirlScoutProud