Congratulations to Our Green Schools Society Graduates! | |
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As the school year comes to a close, we want to wish a hearty congratulations to all of our Green Schools Society Graduates!
Our Green Schools Society students and schools continue to show exemplary leadership, working to make their schools and communities more sustainable and toward a greener future for all.
We wish all of our graduating seniors the best of luck in all future endeavors!
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As the school year comes to a close, we want to wish a hearty congratulations to all of our Green Schools Society Graduates!
Our Green Schools Society students and schools continue to show exemplary leadership, working to make their schools and communities more sustainable and toward a greener future for all.
We wish all of our graduating seniors the best of luck in all future endeavors!
We also want to give a special shout-out to all of our incredible Green Schools Society students for their stellar work this school year! Check out the 2022-2023 Green Schools Society Honor Roll.
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Green Difference Award Spotlight: Rachel Mahalaris | |
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Rachel Mahalaris is turning recycled plastic grocery bags into "plarn," a plastic yarn she uses to weave plastic mats for people experiencing homelessness.
To make the plarn, Rachel folds the plastic grocery bag into one long strip and cuts off the bottom of the bag and the handles. She then cuts the bag up into long strips. When she unfolds the long plastic strips, she is left with an inch-wide circle of plastic. She ties the circles together and winds them creating a large ball of Plarn, which is used as the yarn for weaving the mats.
Rachel is creating a meaningful way to repurpose the waste created by single-use plastic bags by helping support those facing housing insecurity in her community and neighboring cities.
Check out the rest of our 2023 Green Difference Award winners here
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Meet the Newest Member of our National Youth Council! | |
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We are excited to welcome Mahita Veeramachaneni to the Project Green Schools' National Youth Council!
National Youth Council students are difference-makers who are invited to participate in important regional, national, and world events. All students who are in grades 5-12 are eligible to take part in National Youth Council meetings. Learn more about joining National Youth Council here.
Meet the rest of our 2022 - 2023 student changemakers here!
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U.S. Department of Education Launches Two New School Infrastructure Grants | |
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The U.S. Department of Education has announced applications for two grant programs focused on ensuring that school facilities and grounds provide safe, healthy, sustainable, and equitable learning environments: the Supporting America’s School Infrastructure grant and the National Center on School Infrastructure grant.
The Supporting America’s School Infrastructure grant will award approximately $40 million to eligible state entities to increase the capacity of the state to, in turn, support high-need school districts.
The National Center on School Infrastructure grant will award approximately $2 million to an eligible organization to establish a national center on school infrastructure that will serve both as a clearinghouse of resources and provide technical assistance to improve public school facilities.
Applications are due by August 7th.
Learn more here
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Global Virtual Changemaker Challenge: Win a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the University of Evansville! | |
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The University of Evansville is running the 9th annual Global and Virtual High School Changemaker Challenge. Any high school / secondary sophomore, junior, or senior in the world can share their idea to make the world a better place and compete for four-year, full-tuition scholarships. It is completely free to compete.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.evansville.edu/centerforinnovation/global-changemaker-challenge.cfm
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U.S EPA National Environmental Youth Advisory Council | |
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The National Environmental Youth Advisory Council (NEYAC) is an exciting new opportunity for young people between the ages of 16-29. This group of passionate young leaders from across the country will provide advice and recommendations on environmental issues directly to the head of the EPA.
NEYAC members have the unique opportunity to share their thoughts, ideas, and recommendations directly to the U.S. EPA Administrator.
Once selected, members are appointed to NEYAC for a two-year term. Meetings will take place virtually or in Washington, D.C.
Applications due by 11:59 pm EST on August 22nd.
Learn more and apply here
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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Climate, Equity, and Health | |
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The Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Harvard Chan C-CHANGE) has joined forces with Putney Pre-College, to host another year of youth summer programming on climate, equity, and health from July 22-29, 2023.
Dive into issues of climate change, equity, and public health alongside peers, educators, and leading professionals from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Choose an Action Focus based on your interests and explore how climate change is intertwined with public health, medicine, social justice, equity, economics, and policy. Gain perspective from scientists, health practitioners, policymakers, youth activists, climate creatives, and clean energy innovators at the forefront of tackling the climate crisis. Take what you have learned and transform your ideas into a Community Action Plan, and return home ready to address these issues in your own community.
The Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit trains students to be leaders in their communities through workshops, field-based activities, and meetings with scientists, health and policy experts, academics, energy innovators, and more.
The program is intended for grades 9-12.
When: July 22-29, 2023
Where: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Learn more and apply here
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We Need Your Help to Recycle 25,000 lbs of Clothing! Register to Host a Planet Aid Clothing Drive | |
We have teamed up with Planet Aid to help schools and communities take action on clothing waste! Together, we aim to achieve a unified goal of recycling 25,000 lbs of clothing and shoes, but we need your help!
Our planet's resources are finite, and it is imperative that we all do our part for the well-being of current and future generations. By hosting a clothing drive, you will support Planet Aid's mission to protect the environment, reduce waste, and increase the efficient use of precious resources.
Wondering where to start? Planet Aid and Project Green Schools will support you with everything you need to organize and promote your drive.
Clothing drives are open to U.S.-based schools and organizations within Planet Aid's region.
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New Jersey: Trees for Schools Program | |
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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is providing $2.5 million in grants to public school districts, colleges, and universities to support planting and maintaining trees on campuses across the state.
Administered by the Sustainability Institute at The College of New Jersey in collaboration with Sustainable Jersey, the program will award grants of $10,000 to $500,000.
Applications are due by 11:59 pm EST on July 13th.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.sustainablejerseyschools.com/index.php?id=563
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Ongoing Opportunity: Youth Outdoor Equity Leadership Fund | |
The Children & Nature Network invites young leaders between the ages of 16 and 30 to request up to $500 to grow professionally as a leader in the movement or to implement projects that create change in equitable access to nature, community health and well being, and justice.
All young leaders are encouraged to apply.
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Charles Kirkland Scholarship 2023 For Student Entrepreneurs | |
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The Charles Kirkland Scholarship for Entrepreneurs is now accepting applications for the $1,000 scholarship award. This scholarship is open to college students in the United States who are pursuing entrepreneurship.
To apply, students are required to submit a short essay, and the winner will be selected based on the strength of their essay. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to receive financial support and invest in their future.
Applications due October 15th
Learn more and apply here: https://charleskirklandscholarship.com/charles-kirkland-scholarship/
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Calendar of Events/Days to Celebrate
July
- Plastic Free July
- 11th: World Population Day
- 26th: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
August
- 12th: International Youth Day
- 19th: National Aviation Day
September
- 4th: National Wildlife Day
- 21st: International Day of Peace
- 21st: Zero Emissions Day
- 22nd: World Car-free Day
- 22nd/23rd: Fall (Autumnal) Day
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