Picture your colleagues wearing gloves, out in nature, clearing a beach or a woodland trail — and then, using the very materials they collected, building sculptures that tell a story. That is Go Green, TeamBuilding.it’s team building format that turns a genuine act of environmental care into an unforgettable team experience. Not just fun: real, measurable impact that lasts long after the event is over.
The Challenge: From Waste to Works of Art
Go Green was born from a simple question: what if team building could also leave the world a little better than it found it? The answer is a format structured in two tightly connected phases. In the first, participants — split into teams — carry out a real environmental blitz: equipped with gloves and bags, they sweep through natural areas such as beaches, parks or forests, collecting waste and restoring the balance of the landscape. This is not a symbolic gesture; it is real, physical work with a tangible result.
In the second phase, that waste becomes raw material. Each team selects the most interesting items collected and transforms them into upcycled art sculptures — modern installations, ironic pieces, constructions that blend creativity with an environmental message. The competition is fierce: the winning team is the one with the most extraordinary artwork and the most compelling pitch delivered in front of a judging panel.
Why It Works: Collaboration, Creativity and Responsibility
Go Green operates on several levels at once. On the team cohesion front, the clean-up phase demands coordination, communication and a shared objective: figuring out who does what, how to cover the terrain, how to work safely together. These are pure team dynamics, with no artificial shortcuts.
The creative phase then calls on a different skill set: vision, creative leadership and the ability to persuade. Presenting a pitch in front of a jury adds a public speaking and storytelling dimension rarely found in a traditional outdoor format. The result is a 360-degree experience that engages both mind and body.
But there is a third level, perhaps the most powerful: shared responsibility. Taking part in Go Green generates a sense of belonging to something larger — a collective commitment to the environment that reinforces company values in an authentic, not rhetorical, way. It is the kind of experience participants remember and talk about long afterwards.
Who Go Green Is Designed For
Go Green is the ideal format for companies that have made sustainability a genuine value — not just a communications tagline. It is especially suited to CSR managers looking for concrete initiatives to include in social responsibility reports, to operational teams that thrive on physical and collaborative activities, and to any organisation that wants to strengthen its internal culture around themes such as environmental care and positive impact.
The format adapts to different settings — beaches, urban parks, woodland areas — and can be customised according to the season, the location and the message the company wishes to convey. With 22 years of experience and more than 130 original formats, TeamBuilding.it knows how to turn any context into a tailor-made experience. Our operational hubs in Rome and Milan allow us to support clients across Italy and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Go Green and what sets it apart from other team building formats? Go Green is an outdoor team building format with a sustainable soul: participants clean natural areas and transform the collected materials into upcycled art sculptures. It stands out for its real environmental impact and its dual component — concrete action and creative challenge — making it unique in the corporate team building landscape.
Is Go Green suitable for all types of companies? Yes, the format is highly flexible. It is particularly well suited to companies with a strong commitment to CSR and sustainability, but it adapts to any organisation looking for a meaningful, original outdoor experience with a clear values-driven message.
Where does the Go Green event take place? The format can be organised on beaches, in urban parks, woodland areas or any accessible natural space. TeamBuilding.it, with operational bases in Rome and Milan, supports clients in choosing the most suitable location for their context and season.
How are teams evaluated in Go Green? Each team is assessed on two elements: the quality and originality of the upcycled sculpture created, and the strength of the creative pitch presented to the jury. The winning team is the one that best combines visual impact with storytelling ability.
Ready to bring Go Green to your company? Get in touch to find out how we build tailor-made experiences that leave a lasting mark — inside and outside the office.
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