Theme: Beat Plastic Pollution

ECOTHINKER CHALLENGE 2025

Are you currently residing in Nigeria and between the ages of 9 and 15? Do you have something powerful to say about plastic pollution? This is your chance to make your voice count.

In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, the TGED Foundation proudly introduces the EcoThinker Challenge, a video competition designed to spotlight the voices of young environmental champions and raise awareness about the global plastic crisis.

This year’s World Environment Day theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” calls for urgent action to combat one of the planet’s most pressing environmental threats. Through this challenge, TGED Foundation is giving young people the platform to share their stories, solutions, and actions to reduce plastic waste.

What is the EcoThinker Challenge?

We’re inviting young participants to create a 1 to 2-minute video in English, sharing:

• How plastic pollution affects you or your community?
• What you are doing (or plan to do) to fight plastic waste?
• Why we must say NO to single-use plastic?

Your video can be a personal story, speech, poem, drama, or any other creative expression that highlights your commitment to a cleaner, healthier planet.

Prizes

To reward creativity and impact, the following cash prizes will be awarded:

Winner: ₦150,000

First Runner-Up: ₦100,000

This is more than a competition, it’s a platform for young leaders to inspire change and take action.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Follow these simple steps to enter:

1.Record a creative video in English (1–2 minutes long).

2.Post the video on either Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn

Use the hashtag #EcoThinkerChallenge2025 and tag @tgedfoundation.

3. Ensure your account (or your parent/guardian’s account) is public, so we can view your entry.

4. Fill out the official entry form using this link: https://tinyurl.com/46u7ctz7

Note: Participants who do not complete the entry form will be disqualified.

Submission Deadline

20th June, 2025 (Winner will be announced by the end of June 2025).

Make sure your entry is submitted before this date to be considered.

WHY THIS CHALLENGE MATTERS

Plastic pollution threatens our health, wildlife, and environment. From streets to rivers and oceans, single-use plastics continue to cause damage on a massive scale. At TGED Foundation, we believe that young people are not just future leaders — they are key drivers of change today.

The EcoThinker Challenge empowers young minds to reflect, speak up, and take meaningful steps in the global effort to beat plastic pollution. By sharing their voices and visions, participants will help raise awareness and inspire collective action.

For enquiries: Send a Whatsapp message to 09064845501 or Email us: info@tgedfoundation.org

Follow us on social media @tgedfoundation.

Together, let’s amplify young voices and take bold steps to beat plastic pollution.