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Educated Choices Program
Org Type
Nonprofit
Year Founded
2015
Winner or Finalist
Winner
Project
Company
Financials
Primary Project Category:
Secondary Project Category:
Carbon Sinks (Natural & Engineered)
Energy
Finance
Social & Cultural Pathways
Transport and Mobility
Year Project Originated:
Project Summary / Description:
To educate the consumers and leaders of tomorrow about the impact of their food choices, inspiring them to make decisions that are consistent with their own values as related to the environment. By providing factual, mainstream information and promoting respectful dialogue, participants are encouraged to think critically about their food choices and their effect on our planet.
Country or Countries of Operation:
United States
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
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Burkina Faso
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Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
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Cote D Ivoire
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Dominican Republic
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Gabon
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Georgia
Germany
Ghana
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Guernsey
Guinea
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Guyana
Haiti
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Hong Kong
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Iran
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Isle of Man
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Jamaica
Japan
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Jordan
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Kenya
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Kyrgyz Republic
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
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Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
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Nauru
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Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
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Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Norway
Oman
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Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Reunion
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
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Samoa
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Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
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South Africa
South Korea
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Spain
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St Kitts; Nevis
St Vincent
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Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
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Thailand
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Togo
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Turkey
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Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands (US)
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:
We offer free science-based education programs (containing digital videos, lesson plans, quizzes, discussion prompts and activities) for students and community members ages 12+ discussing the impact of food choices and our food system on planetary health (in three languages). We have a proven success rate of ~50% in empowering participants to reduce meat and dairy intake resulting in the reduction of GHG of over 156,000 tonnes annually and growing!
Best Estimate of GHG Avoidance/Reduction of This Project (Tonnes CO2 Equivalent/Year):
Sustainable Development Goals:
No poverty
Zero hunger
Health and wellbeing
Quality education
Gender equality
Clean water and sanitation
Affordable and clean energy
Decent work and economic growth
Industry innovation and infrastructure
Reduced inequalities
Sustainable cities and communities
Responsible consumption and production
Climate action
Life below water
Life on land
Peace and justice
Partnerships for the goals
Impact on Underrepresented Groups:
At Educated Choices Program, a diverse team is a very important organizational value. We are also committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all. We are a woman led organization who knows the strength and passion of a woman on a mission to make the world a better place! On top of that, our programs are specifically geared to empower young people to take a stand and make a difference. We inspire them to step up and be the leaders of tomorrow that our planet so badly needs. We also have recently developed video presentations that allow us to reach some of the most rural food desert areas with our message to ensure that climate vulnerable communities have access to the information that can lead to impactful change in their regions and worldwide.
Sub-Categories:
Renewables
Nature-based
Agriculture
Methane
Plastics
Built Environment
Energy Efficiency
Restoration
Biodiversity
Energy storage
Rural
Urban
Circular Economy
Oceans
Forests
Waste
Carbon Removal
Electric Transportation
Cooling Solutions
Technology
Advocacy
Biomass
Conservation
Clean Cooking
Environmental justice
Research or Economic Modeling
Measurement, Reporting & Validation
Communications
Website:
http://www.ecprogram.org
Mission Statement:
To provide science-based education about the impact of food choices, empowering current and future consumers and leaders to help create a healthier, more sustainable food system for all.
Link: Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/educatedchoicesprogram
Link: Twitter:
https://twitter.com/educatedchoices
Link: Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/educatedchoices
Link: LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/educated-choices-program
Greatest Current Funding Need:
Sources of Past Funding:
Individual donations
Foundation grants
Corporate contributions
Government grants
Membership fees
Events and fundraisers
Earned income
Corporate partnerships
Bequests and planned giving
In-kind donations
Impact investing
Crowdfunding
Endowments
Bootstrapped
Equity
Debt
Carbon offsets or credits
Other
