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Hello FALL!! Green Schools has had a busy start to the school year already and we are excited to share what we've been up to.
Maine Environmental Education Association Retreat
Massachusetts Green Careers Conference
Green Schools Student Co-President, Mark Thekkethala and
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Mark Thekkethala presenting at the conference.
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Executive Director Robin Organ gave a presentation at the
Massachusetts Green Careers Conference at the DCU Center on September, 29, 2016.
RI Energy and Environmental Leaders Day
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Green Schools Executive Director Robin Organ with U.S. Senator Whitehouse
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On Friday, September 30, 2016 we attended U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's 7th Annual Rhode Island Energy and Environmental Leaders Day. The event included keynote speakers and breakout sessions focusing on clean energy, resilient communities and our changing oceans.
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Johanna Jobin pictured far right
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Congratulations to New Board Member
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Sponsor Spotlight: Wal-Mart
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 As the largest grocer, many of Walmart's initiatives are dedicated to eliminating food waste, which commonly occur from confusion caused by food labels and tossing of imperfect, but perfectly usable fresh produce. To combat these culprits, Walmart has taken action:
- Consumers often mistake date labels as food safety indicators; however, most of the labels are created based on peak quality. Adding to the confusion is the different language used on labels, including "best by", "use by" and "sell by". That's why, in the last year, Walmart started requiring suppliers of nonperishable food products under their Great Value private label to use a standardized date label, "Best if used by". The switch went into effect in July and involves thousands of products.
- Imperfections to the surface of produce can occur when growers face obstacles such as hailstorms and high-winds, leaving their products somewhat damaged. While the texture and flavor remain perfect, the exterior damage usually renders these fruits unsellable in the fresh market because they fail to meet traditional grade standards. Walmart is proud to be the first retailer to debut this "I'm Perfect" brand of apples to over 300 stores as just one example of the ways that the retailer aims to reduce food waste, support growers, and provide value to its customers. Read Article
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2016 MA Farm & Sea to School Conference
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Join us at the Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference on November 4th!
We hope to see you at the 4th Massachusetts Farm & Sea to School Conference on November 4, 2016 in Leominster, MA. This conference will bring together over 400 farm to school advocates from across Massachusetts and New England. Learn about curriculum integration, reducing food waste, school gardens, engaging youth through policy and social justice, and more. There will also be thematic networking sessions, providing the opportunity to get to know farm to school advocates in your areas of interest and expertise. Learn more and register
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2016 Adirondack Youth Climate Summit - Register NOW
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Deadline: October 20, 2016
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Keep America Beautiful Recycle-Bowl Registration OPEN
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Keep America Beautiful has opened registration for Recycle-Bowl, its national K-12 recycling competition that engages and educates youth. The competition runs from October 17th through November 15th (America Recycles Day) and includes School, Community, and District divisions.
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Join the One Less Straw Pledge
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Green Schools is excited to share and join the One Less Straw Pledge brought to you by two amazing students! JOIN US!
Olivia (13) together with her brother Carter (15) started their own nonprofit called One More Generation (OMG) back in 2009 in an effort to help clean up their environment for at least One More Generation... and beyond. As the founders of
One More Generation™ and K-12 students themselves, they are constantly seeking ways for young people to be involved in the conservation and preservation of our natural world and wildlife... it's what they love to do!
Learn More
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Green Ambassadors Institute
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Professional Development Series for SoCal Educators 
Green Ambassadors Institute 2016-17: 'Research in Action'
Dates: Oct 3, 2016 // Feb 25, 2017 // May 6, 2017
Check out the
Green Ambassadors Institute
, a 3-part professional development series on incorporating real-world environmental sustainability issues in your curriculum. The kickoff date is on Mon, October 3! Participants are eligible for $300 minigrants to implement an environmental service learning project with students. Sign up now
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Webinars
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Soak Up the Rain New England Webinar Series
Thursday, October 6th
3:00-4:30 EST
Next Webinar:
Latest and Greatest EPA Tools for Implementing Green Infrastructure
For questions about the webinar series or if you have ideas for additional webinar topics, please send an email to
soakuptherain@epa.gov
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| Green Clean Schools Forum |
The Green Clean Schools Forum was created to teach facility directors how to implement these cost-savings strategies. From making data-driven decisions, to selecting green products and equipment, to hands-on demos of the latest technology in the cleaning industry, the Green Clean Schools Forum will change how you clean your school. REGISTER NOW
Oct. 25-26, 2016
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
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| 2016 Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit |
The tenth annual Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit and Exposition comes to the Pasadena Convention Center on November 2-3, 2-16. The Summit is the first and largest statewide green schools event.
Keynotes and exhibit hall are free. For more information and to register, go to
www.green-technology.org or call 626-577-5700.
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Green Schools Shout Out - Girls STEM Summit
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Girls STEM Summit - Statewide 2017
Expand Girls' STEM Horizons & Closes the Gender Gap in STEM Workforce
Registration is now open! Hosted by Jr. Tech, Inc. Taking place at Regis College in Weston, MA on Sunday, April 2, 2017.
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World of 7 Billion Video Contest
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 Back by popular demand, the World of 7 Billion student video contest can help you bring technology and creativity into your high school and middle school classes. The contest challenges students to create a short (60 seconds or less) video illustrating the connection between world population growth and one of three global challenges: climate change, ocean health, or rapid urbanization. Students can win up to $1,000 and their teachers will receive free curriculum resources. The contest deadline is February 23, 2017. Read more for full contest guidelines, resources for research, past winners, and more.
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Start A National Green Schools Society Chapter TODAY!
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Now is the time to sign up for a National Green Schools Society Chapter for your school and students. Complete a
NGSS Application
TODAY.
National Green Schools Society (NGSS) provides a k-12 student recognition and awards program for environmentally focused students who are creating extraordinary impact in schools, organizations, and communities.
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Join Green Schools Now
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id you know when you become a
Free Member
of Green Schools you have access to our 12 Pathways to Greening Your School?
The
12 Pathways to Greening Your School are designed for you to use September - June (1-10) with two serving as year-round learning tools. But, you can put them in any order that aligns with your program.
November's theme is Waste Management. Here are a few resource highlights:
Guides and Curricula
Games
Useful Links
If you'd like to have access to all of these Pathways please become a
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Grant Opportunities
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CREDO will grant up to $500 to 50 activists or local groups doing the work of Climate Heroes to fight fossil fuels in their community
A curated collection of thousands of grants and awards and grant writing resources
Grants, awards, and contests created for teachers
Resources for finding grants, grant writing, and fundraising for schools
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Green Schools is a multiple award-winning 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, organized for innovative Environmental Education [EE], STEM Education, and Environmental Literacy purposes.Green Schools' mission is to create Greener &healthier students & schools through Innovative Environmental Education, Leadership, and Action! Green Schools provides
a number of Hands-on programs and resources to help you develop the Next Generation of Students & Schools!
The most active green schools organization on social media! Green Schools reaches between 20,000-40,000 individuals per week, and is the leading place to receive Green Schools News!
Our Reach:
- Over 2,000 Environmental Educators and over 1,000 students
Consider a listing level that works for you:
Bronze Listing - $150...2 Featured Business articles and 2 posts on Social Media [Twitter/Facebook]
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Sincerely,
Robin Organ
Founder and Executive Director
Green Schools
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