GREENWILL launching design competition.

GREENWILL challenges all art enthusiasts, designers and students around the world by launching a competition for layout design. The expected layout encourages the implementation of green practices through various ways.

Create the best layout! Make yourself visible by becoming part of the green global movement - GREENWILL.

There are two categories for design.

1. “Feel free”

The open category allows you to fully use your imagination and creativity.

2. “Look and feel”

In the second category you are welcome to use the GREENWILL logo or its theme colours (black-green-white).

There are no limits for design, signs or quotes. Neither for the topics or number of proposals. Think out of the box. There will be three winners - facebook one, pinterest one and the third one chosen by the GREENWILL Competition Board*.

Winners will be contacted and invited to cooperate with the GREENWILL designer team. They will work on the final versions of the layout for banners, plaques, stickers etc. The winner layouts will be presented on the GREENWILL websites and on the Green Economic Forum 2014. Your creativity could give a present to the future!

HOW TO APPLY?

Send your proposals on competiton@greenwill.org until 18 Aug 2013.

OBJECTIVE

• create a layout for GREENWILL with a quote or a sign

BENEFITS

• presentation of the winning layouts with the name on GREENWILL websites
• presentation on Green Economic Forum 2014
• your layout all around the world

DATES

• deadline for the application: 18 Aug 2013

TIPS that might be targeted:

• switching off lights
• turning off computers
• unplug unnecessary equipment
• think before printing
• waste of paper towels in bathrooms
• use stairs - not lifts
• calories burned by using stairs instead of elevator
• windows closed when heating / air conditioning
• pass / travel card ads to advertise alternative ways of transportation or stairs
• recycling - plastic, paper etc.
• cars - drive slowly etc.
• use bicycles
• avoid to use driers - hang laundry outside
• coffee shops - using recyclable / recycled cups (take away)
• save the water - bathrooms etc.
• wash cars with recycled water
• don’t cover radiators, don’t put furniture in front of radiators
• temperature in rooms
• turn off heating and air condition when leaving offices / houses
• refillable pens and stationery
• plants in the office
• don’t use plastic cups, cutlery, plates etc.
• use reusable container for snacks and lunches
• use natural light not lighting
• check sprinkler systems
• reduce air conditioning / heating by dressing accordingly
• avoid heating / air conditioning in unused rooms
• recycle or refill ink cartridges and toner
• re-use packaging
• avoid hazardous materials
• save the water - shower together ;)

WHAT IS GREENWILL?

GREENWILL is a non-profit initiative providing a free green policy to companies, organizations and public bodies across the world. No fees, no costs: engagement only.

MISSION

To ensure the achievement of environmental, social and economic sustainability, and the reduction of the environmental impact of companies and organizations worldwide.

CORE VALUE

GREENWILL involves organizations in a proactive approach to incorporate the eco-friendly mentality and values.

Through sustainable business practices GREENWILL will promote environmental awareness, contributing to the world, the nature and the future generations.

*Competition Board:

Michele Orzan, Aneliya Trayanova, Nikoleta Diossy, Dimal Nathwani, Dóra Mocsinka

What is GREENWILL?

At this point in time, when the world is facing an economic crisis, as well as a food crisis, a looming energy crisis, and climate change, it is more than ever important to have a coherent and long-term vision for our future development. These environmental issues are global problems and must be tackled from the root, meaning that there is a need for a change in the general mentality of the people.

GREENWILL involves organizations in a proactive approach to incorporate the eco-friendly mentality and values. Through sustainable business practices GREENWILL will promote environmental awareness, contributing to the world, the nature and the future generation. Currently, it is not possible to protect the idea of GREENWILL by e.g. a patent. GREENWILL will help its target group of companies, organisations and public bodies to adopt a free environmental policy which is easy to apply.

Organizations get FOR FREE:

• Green Policy

• Guidelines for applying sustainable practices

• Self-assessment tools to measure results

• GREENWILL logo to promote commitment

Via this blog, GREENWILL will bring the experiences of users that already implemented green practices. This is the place where others will be able to see the progress and commitment of GREENWILL users.