Student Blog Competition – 2018

Who can apply?

• This competition is open to everyone including students from Art, Humanities, Sustainability departments and Student Unions from anywhere in the world.

What we are looking for:

• Blog entries should be 1000 words minimum
• Should include a form of imagery: e.g. illustrations, infographics or photographs
• We invite you to write your blog on a single topic from one of these suggested themes:
  
  • Planet: sustainability, packaging, plastic, pollution – air, land, sea.
  • People: design, fashion, reuse, brands, style.
  • Product: innovation, prints, inks, fibres, fabrics, finishes
• A suggested title structure would be –“how can..?/what is…?/why is…?” or “10/5/3 ways to…”/“the best ways/worst ways to…”/“top tips on…”
• Here is an example blog to get you started: https://bagsofethics.org/5-ways-your-choice-of-carrier-bag-affects-environmental-sustainability/

How and where to submit your entries:

• Please send submissions to: [email protected] and images via wetransfer as there are file size limitations via email
• You may write and enter as many blogs as you wish to

Why should you enter?

• To voice your opinions on sustainability issues
• To inform readers of current environmental problems or solutions
• The winner will receive a £500 cash prize
• A selection of the best blog entries will be published on our website, bagsofethics.org

When to submit your entries:

• Please ensure all entries are submitted by 16th November 2018

Successful Submissions

There are many different styles of blogs out there, but for this competition your blog should be:

• Well written and engaging with a consistent tone of voice that is both informative and light
• Thoughtful and thought-provoking
• Written from a fresh and interesting point of view that adds something novel to the debate
• Contain tips for customers and/or businesses to work with – sometimes these debates can seem rather bleak and unsolvable, so it is important to suggest viable solutions
• Include consideration about design/aesthetics
• And finally, it should be well informed/surveyed and referenced

Questions?

Email us [email protected] and we will aim to respond within 48 hours (Monday – Friday)

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK