The results of the competition to find a new use for a common, everyday item -- a plastic grocery bag -- while creating as much value as possible are in.

Congratulations to all student teams who participated in this idea generation exercise. You demonstrated the importance of using entrepreneurial thinking skills.

Check out the winning team, EcoWear of Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, California and their video below or at DECA Direct Online.

Thank you for making this challenge a success. Mark your calendar for the Global Idea Challenge during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2013.

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