Clear the Air

60 minutes for clean air picking up trash and planting new trees  

Embrace the "60 Minutes for Clean Air – Clean Up Challenge" and play an active role in upholding the cleanliness of our community. This is a united commitment to maintain a clean and beautiful environment for everyone to enjoy. 

60 Minutes for Clean Air Transcript

[Music]
hi Captain clean air here although I'm
retired I'm still spreading the word
about things you can do to benefit the
environment are you ready to make a
positive change in your daily commute
join the cats 60 Minutes for clean air
clean commute challenge
imagine a world with cleaner air less
traffic congestion and a healthier
Community it's possible and you can be a
part of it whether you carpool Van Pool
ride Transit bike walk or telecommute
your choice can make a significant
impact on our environment here's how it
works sign up at
sharetheridenc.org and start logging
your clean commute trips the more you
participate the more chances you have to
win exciting prizes you can challenge
yourself your friends and your
co-workers to join the movement together
we can minimize vehicle emissions and
improve air quality in our beloved
Mecklenburg County
so let's take action and be a part of
the solution join the 60 Minutes for
clean air commute challenge today and
make a difference in our community visit
sharetheridenc.org now to sign up and
start logging your clean commutes visit
our website to learn more and get
started
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Official Challenge Period:

The contest runs from August 27, 2023 – September 16, 2023

How to participate:

  • Week 1 (August 27 – September 2): Pick up at least 10 pieces of litter from your local park or neighborhood and dispose of them properly. Post a photo or video of yourself doing this and use the hashtag #60MinutesCleanAir to win a reusable water bottle.
  • Week 2 (September 3 - September 9): Plant a tree or start a garden in your community. Post a photo or video of yourself doing this and use the hashtag #60MinutesCleanAir for a chance to win a set of seedlings.
  • Week 3 (September 10 - September 16): Clean (pick up trash) in your neighborhood streets. Post a photo or video of yourself doing this and use the hashtag #60MinutesCleanAir for a chance to win a set of reusable straws.
  • Bonus: Organize a community clean-up event with your friends or family or clean up a local river, pond, or lake. Post a photo or video of yourself doing this and use the hashtag #60MinutesCleanAir to win a bento box, & utensil or reusable tote bags.

If someone participates in all three weeks of the campaign, they will be entered into a separate drawing for the grand prize, a snake plant.

  • The grand prize winner will be chosen randomly from all eligible entries received throughout the contest period, including those who participated in all three challenge weeks." The winner will be announced on our Instagram page by September 23 2023.

Official Rules

1. CHALLENGE PERIOD August 27, 2023 – September 16, 2023

2. Eligibility: This challenge is open to all individuals 18 or older residing in Mecklenburg County. Participants must have access to an Instagram account to participate.

3. How to Enter: To enter the challenge, participants must complete the weekly challenge and post a photo or video on their Instagram account using the hashtags #60MinutesforCleanAir #RideCATS. Participants must follow @RideCATS on Instagram to be eligible to win.

4. Weekly Challenges: Each week, we will announce a new challenge that encourages participants to clean up their communities. Challenges may include picking up litter in a park or planting trees in a neighborhood. Participants must complete the challenge and post a photo or video on Instagram using the hashtag #60MinutesforCleanAir #RideCATS. to be eligible to win.

5. Winner Selection: Each week, CATS will randomly select one winner from all eligible entries to receive a prize pack that includes a reusable water bottle, a tote bag, and a pack of (seedling) seeds. At the end of the campaign, we will randomly select one grand prize winner from all eligible entries to receive a snake plant.

6. Prize Fulfillment: Winners will be notified via Instagram Direct Message and have 48 hours to respond with their contact information to claim their prize. Prizes will be shipped to winners within 4-6 weeks of prize claim.

7. Publicity: By participating in this challenge, participants grant permission to Charlotte Area Transit System to use their Instagram handle, photo or video in promotional materials related to the challenge.

8. Liability Release: By participating in this challenge, participants release Charlotte Area Transit System - 60 Minutes for Clean Air, its affiliates, and partners from all liability related to participation in the challenge or use of the prize.

9. Changes: Charlotte Area Transit System - 60 Minutes for Clean Air reserves the right to modify or cancel the challenge without notice.

 

Join us in making a difference and cleaning up the air we breathe!

Tips on how to clean up your neighborhood:

People socializingStart with a plan

Before you begin cleaning your neighborhood, create a plan of action. Determine which areas you want to clean and what supplies you'll need, such as garbage bags, gloves, and a litter picker. Consider organizing a group of friends or neighbors to help you with the clean-up.

People cleaning upBe safe:

Litter is one of the most visible and harmful forms of pollution. Walk around your neighborhood and pick up any litter, such as plastic bottles, cigarette butts, and food wrappers. Remember to dispose of it properly in a trash can or recycling bin.

Clean up public spaces:

Many neighborhoods have neglected public spaces like parks or community gardens. Consider organizing a community clean-up event to clean up these areas and make them safer and more enjoyable.

People holding handsEncourage your neighbors:

Be a role model for your community and encourage your neighbors to get involved in cleaning up your neighborhood. Share your experiences on social media and encourage others to participate in the weekly challenges.

Remember, cleaning up your neighborhood is an ongoing process, not just a one-time event. By consistently keeping your neighborhood clean, you'll be contributing to a healthier and more beautiful community for everyone to enjoy.

Note: The weekly challenges will be announced on our Instagram page, and winners will be chosen at random and announced on our Instagram page.

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