Are you proud to be green?
We’re looking for Texans that are proud of their sustainable choices to compete in the #MyEarthMyTexas Challenge. Show off your sustainability skills and you could win cool prizes for an eco-lifestyle.
We’re looking for Texans that are proud of their sustainable choices to compete in the #MyEarthMyTexas Challenge. Show off your sustainability skills and you could win cool prizes for an eco-lifestyle.
So we know you’re with us
Live sustainably and take pictures
And use #MyEarthMyTexas
Anytime you make a choice that benefits the environment, post on Instagram about it. We’re looking for commitment to sustainability, creativity, and your influence on your community.
Commitment and frequent sustainable choices
Both in how you protect the environment and how it’s posted
Your community (likes, shares, and comments) and getting others to participate too
You may recognize some of the logos of our local and state-wide nonprofit members working to conserve, preserve, and protect Texas’ natural resources. Our impact areas range from nature conservation to sustainable design & infrastructure and everything in between.
EarthShare Texas is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) federation of 35 Texas-based environmental charities. Founded in 1992, we have a 30-year legacy of providing stable funding to Texas’ most impactful organizations and have so far raised more than 19 millions dollars for our nonprofit members through innovative fundraising and corporate partnerships.
Registration is free, just be sure to fill out this form.
After you have registered, we will ask that you donate to EarthShare Texas to support environmental nonprofits across the state. Your donation is appreciated, but not required to participate or win. (But you can use it as a post!)
The judges will consist of EarthShare Texas staff. We will evaluate all Instagram posts that meet the following criteria:
Participants will be evaluated based on the below criteria:
The judges will use a point system to determine finalists, and evaluate holistically to determine winners.
Every post should include a picture, caption, and #MyEarthMyTexas within the caption.
The minimum is just one. However, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability will make you eligible for more prize winning opportunities!
*A special note, we believe that people are healthier living life IRL and suggest thoughtful posts over a large quantity of posts.
No. The judges will only look at posts on Instagram.
We are happy for you to post about #MyEarthMyTexas on other platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, etc., but these will not be reviewed to determine a winner.
Yes. Although it is to your advantage to begin early, you can still participate and have a chance at winning if you enter late.
Registration is required if you would like to compete and win. Our judges will only look at posts from registered participants.
To make this competition more equitable, we have made it free for everyone to register.
Unfortunately, no. While we understand that some people prefer to keep their social media profiles private, due to the nature of this competition we will need a your profile to be public to evaluate your participation. You can of course return to private once winners have been announced.
EarthShare Texas will notify winner between April 25th and April 29th
#MyEarthMyTexas is a campaign primarily used to bring attention to and fundraise for our federation of Texas-based environmental and conservation nonprofits. You can learn more about our organization here.
In addition, we aim for #MyEarthMyTexas to benefit our environment directly through the collective impact of participants. So, thank you!