Originally published on Channel 8 News on Aug 7, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (BUSINESS WIRE) — For the second year in a row, Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) senior and Oklahoma City resident Kairi Cheverie placed second in Stride’s annual Innovation Challenge. The competition encourages students nationwide to think of ways to make a meaningful impact on our planet’s most urgent environmental issues.
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Nearly 170 students from more than 60 schools were invited to develop original concepts addressing climate change or land, ocean and freshwater conservation through scientific application, civic engagement and community impact. Finalists were flown to Stride’s headquarters in Reston, Virginia, for the final leg of the challenge.
The idea behind Cheverie’s project, dubbed “Greenhouse Friends,” was to teach future generations about proactively addressing climate change by reducing waste.
“Overconsumption is the leading cause of textile waste, e-waste and pretty much every other waste. Frugality teaches kids to be appreciative of what they already have,” Cheverie said. “It was an amazing competition, and I’m thankful to my teachers at OVCA for pushing me to always do my best.”
Judging was based on the idea, implementation, creativity and reach.
Cheverie also placed second in the inaugural challenge in 2022 for her idea for “The Period Package,” which included sustainable menstrual products to help people stay healthy and reduce waste.
To learn more about Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy, visit https://ovca.k12.com/.
