In partnership with the Miami Heat, schools are challenged to find innovative ways to reduce energy and water consumption, and food waste at each school campus in a 3-month period (Nov-March) compared to previous years. Recognized by the White House, NOAA and National Geographic as an innovative community project to raise awareness of the effects of CO2 emissions on the environment and change behaviors.

For more information and to participate in this challenge, visit www.howlowcanyougochallenge.com.

The How Low Challenge kicks off Oct. 6, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Official start date for collecting data will start Nov. 1st, 2024

Register for the categories you wish to compete in and submit required information to participate. REGISTER HERE
At the beginning of the contest:

- Contact your district person below to request your school's energy kWh usage data from Oct. 6, 2024 - March 1, 2025, to understand how much energy your school has used in the past. The baseline data from the previous year determines the greatest % of reduction. Broward may request water data.

*Broward contact: Gianet Puma gianet.puma@browardschools.com

- Food Waste - Complete student food waste audit and submit data to https://forms.gle/e273DEh5Ede6Bkh46

3. Educate and inspire your school to take action and change behaviors to reduce energy, water and food waste.

4. Optional: By December 15th, create a 15-30 second video or social media post to share a conservation tip your school is using to reduce energy, water or food waste. Submit questions to linda.gancitano@browardschools.com

5. Your midway point results will be emailed.

6. Winners will be announced mid- March.

measurements of success

Measurements of success over the past ten years:

Over 340 different schools have registered.
Impact over 480,000+ people

Reduced over 17,000,000 kWh

Energy cost savings $2,508,298

Reduced CO2 emissions by 25,655,835 lbs.

WINNING SCHOOLS

2023-24	Overall ENERGY
1ST PLACE	Driftwood Middle School	35%
2ND PLACE	Park Springs Elementary	24%
3RD PLACE	Coconut Creek Elementary	18%
Greatest kWh Reduced	Driftwood Middle School
Water Reduction	Driftwood Middle	70%
Most Sustainable School District	The School District of Palm Beach
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How Low Can You Go Challenge pictures

If you have any questions, please reach out to BrowardSTEM@Browardschools.com