
Enter to Win $1000
All entries will be featured on our website and Instagram account!
Create a piece of art that reflects your experience taking the 1-Day Challenge and connects to one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Take the 1-Day Challenge
Spend one full day avoiding single-use plastic. Pay attention to what changes, what feels difficult, and what you notice. -
Create an Original Artwork
Your submission can be in any form, including:-
Drawing or painting
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Digital art
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Photography
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Mixed media
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Record a Short Video Reflection
Upload a short video (1–2 minutes recommended) sharing your experience during the 1-Day Challenge to avoid single-use plastic challenge.
You can talk about:-
What surprised you
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What was difficult
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What changed in how you think about plastic use
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Write a Description (Max 250 Words)
Include a short written reflection (up to 250 words) explaining your artwork and how it connects to your experience and an SDG.
Submission Requirements
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Artwork (image file or PDF)
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Video reflection (file or link)
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Written description (maximum 250 words)
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Your Instagram handle (optional, but required if you would like to be tagged)
Deadline
All submissions must be received by July 15, 2026. $1000 winner to be announced by July 30, 2026.
Judging Criteria
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Creativity and originality
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Connection to the 1-Day Challenge experience
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Clarity of connection to an SDG
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Thoughtfulness of reflection (written + video)
Showcasing Submissions
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Selected works will be featured on Refuse & Reuse platforms
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We will create a compilation of submissions across mediums
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If you provide an Instagram handle, we will tag your account when your work is shared
Additional Notes
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All submissions must be original work
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By submitting, you grant Refuse & Reuse permission to share your work (with credit) across digital platforms
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You may submit individually