Planet Green
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The government should make a law requiring parents of newborns and children to use biodegradable/compostable diapers and biodegradable/compostable garbage bags in order to reduce the amount of materials being used and less space in landfills. Along with the law, first time parents receive a 200 dollar voucher to buy these items or have them shipped to their homes along with ideas to stay green.
About You
Section 1: You
First Name
Prep for Success
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ISY
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Section 2: Your Organization
Organization Name
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Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
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Your idea
Name Your Project
Planet Green
Country and state your work focuses on
United States, NY
Describe Your Idea
The government should make a law requiring parents of newborns and children to use biodegradable/compostable diapers and biodegradable/compostable garbage bags in order to reduce the amount of materials being used and less space in landfills. Along with the law, first time parents receive a 200 dollar voucher to buy these items or have them shipped to their homes along with ideas to stay green.
Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
It is unique because not a lot of parents know that there is a green alternative when using diapers. So many diapers and plastic bags are filled in landfills and are not biodegradable which fills up the earth with toxic products. This law is unique because it gives parents an opportunity to learn more bout preserving our earth while teaching children of the next generation to recycle, reduce and reuse.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
No
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What impact have you had?
I currently use biodegradable diapers and garbage bags and feel that I am not leaving a messy imprint on my earth. I am also trying to educate intercity mothers about going green without giving up performance.
Problem
Some many babies are born each year and many mothers do not use biodegradable diapers. It takes up to 200 years for diapers to biodegrade and twice as long for plastic garbage bags to biodegrade if at all. Since there is an increase in the population and mother not opting for cloth or greener diapers, we are destroying our earth, one diaper at a time. Because these diapers and garbage bags are slightly more expensive than bargain brands, mother who are not able to afford these items will opt for a cheaper route. If the bill is passed and the government gives vouchers or even invest in these companies to lower prices, all can afford these products and not worry about money.
Actions
We will try to partner with the government to create resources for parents to go green or become greener. We will also try to attempt to have vouchers given to new mother to afford at least 10 cases of free biodegradable diapers and garbage bags.
Results
The result is a cleaner and greener planet. It's that simple.
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
First year will b to persuade the government to provide vouchers for new parents. The second year will address green education and the third year will implement vouchers for new mother no matter the income bracket.
What would prevent your project from being a success?
The government not accepting the idea of vouchers based on budgeting.
How many people will your project serve annually?
More than 10,000
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
More than $4000
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
Yes
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Idea phase
In what country?
United States, NY
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
Yes
If yes, provide organization name.
Prep for Success
How long has this organization been operating?
1‐5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
No
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
Yes
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
No
Does your organization have any non-monetary partnerships with government?
Yes
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
Department of Youth and Community Development
What are the three most important actions needed to grow your initiative or organization?
Money, education and resources.
The Story
What was the defining moment that led you to this innovation?
Being a new parent and having participants in our program who are parents, I wanted to educated them and myself on going green.
Tell us about the social innovator behind this idea.
I speak with many parents who use regular diapers and wanted them to have another alternative.
How did you first hear about Changemakers?
Through another organization or company
If through another, please provide the name of the organization or company
DYCD
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