Sustainability
Recruiting & Materials
How we keep the team strong year after year.
Recruiting
Growing the team with younger students and accessible outreach.
- Actively recruit younger students to build a long-term pipeline.
- Run open demos and hands-on sessions to spark curiosity.
- Engage students beyond STEM by keeping robotics welcoming.
- Develop confidence so members can step into leadership later.
- Pass down team culture so FTC continues after seniors graduate.
Materials
Reducing waste and designing for reuse.
- Prioritize thermoplastics and recyclable materials where possible.
- Reuse parts by reheating/reshaping components each season.
- Prototype efficiently to reduce waste and cost.
- Lower environmental impact through mindful material choices.
- Model responsible engineering habits for new members.