WASHINGTON — At WUSA9, we believe our environment matters and we've taken steps to identify our own environmental goals as a company, including lowering our carbon footprint.

But it's also up to us to make sure that we pass this same knowledge to future generations. That is why we have created the " Eco Challenge ."

WUSA9 will identify four middle school classes that apply to participate in a challenge showcasing how they are doing their part to create a green future.

Middle school teachers have until Oct. 31 to submit their classrooms’ elevator pitch for consideration.

Each middle school winner will receive $5,000 from contest sponsor Washington Gas to aid in completing their project and free continued professional development and educational materials from the Smithsonian Scienc

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