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Greenest Neighborhood Annual Championship

What is the best way to change peoples behaviour? Peer pressure! This project aims to change peoples perception of what is a normal lifestyle, of what is acceptable behaviour as far as energy and carbon consumption, in a fun community-oriented way. The competition is a way to reach out to people who are not yet acting on climate change. It's also a way to bring together the people in our communities who already are. This competition can help provide the stimulus and deadline that people so often need to actually take action.

Carbon Champions is a yearly competition in Vancouver to see which neighborhood earns the title of Champion in three categories. The competition is organized and implemented via a website which allows residents to register and to complete a carbon footprint calculation online. The website tracks average values for each neighborhood in three categories: 1. The lowest footprint. 2. The largest commitment to reduce. 3. The greatest percentage of residents participating. At the end of the annual competition an awards banquet is held with great fanfair, media attention, and prizes!