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GreenShields

GreenShields was launched in 2008 by Jonny, Azza, Talia, Blake, MollieGreenShields

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$25K
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February, 2010

Goals

  • To revolutionize school buses!
  • To save gas!
  • To reduce CO2 emissions!
  • To channel gas money towards education!
  • To raise awareness!
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GreenShields has lots to do! We have to put the "shield" in GreenShields. To do this, we have to do the research, development, computer drawings and make mechanical models to turn plexiglass into eco-magic. We plan to make a scale model of the shield and test it in a wind tunnel. We will use this model to confirm that our shield makes buses more aerodynamic and will save gas. Today, we all understand the need to save energy and pollute less. We want to use the money that would otherwise be wasted on gas and channel it towards education, especially science and green education. Our goal is to make a small impact with each bus and therefore revolutionize the transportation so central to education worldwide. Also, by having students carry out the project, GreenShields can further inspire the next generation of young great scientists, as they problem solve to make a real difference on this Earth. We're decreasing our carbon footprint, one school bus at a time. 

 

How will the 25K be Used?

Budget Notes: This amount will produce a single, fully functional "Greenshield." After testing, we will be able to produce and sell them for a fraction of the cost of the model.
$ 1,000 CAD and mechanical design services
$ 500 rough model mock-ups
$ 900 plexiglass and fasteners
$ 1,600 fabrication of metal frame
$ 1,000 final testing and modification

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Grantee Update: GreenShields Rocks Green Festival

Last weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting up with the GreenShields team for the Green Festival in Chicago. We had a heck of a time taking in all the sites and sounds, and discovering some pretty incredible companies and organizations working in the energy, environment, and sustainability space in the Chicago area... I'd have to ... read more
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