AASHE’s Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education
Project Green Shcools’ Community Members Save $50 off AASHE’s #GCSHE As an AASHE #GCSHE promotional partner, we are happy to provide you with a $50 discount off a full conference pass AASHE’s Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education (#GCSHE)! This popular event takes place on Oct. 18, Oct. 26 and Nov. 3 to ensure […]
Welcome PGS’ Youngest Advisory Board Member
Project Green Schools is honored to welcome Cory Shin to our Advisory Board. Cory Shin, a former Project Green Schools National Co-President, hails from the Metro-Atlanta area and is a student at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Currently, he is studying International Studies and Business as a part of the dual-degree Huntsman Program […]
Project Green Schools Honors Environmental Leadership at 14th Annual Green Difference Awards Ceremony
Boston, MA June 17, 2021—Project Green Schools (PGS) recently held the 14th Annual Green Difference Awards last week in recognition of Outstanding National Environmental Education & STEM Education efforts led in Schools & Communities worldwide. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, honorees from 9 U.S. states and 5 countries participated virtually from across the globe to […]
Planting the Seeds Monthly Mental Health Series
Project Green Schools is honored to have our PGS Advisory Board Member, Jill Sylvester a licensed mental health counselor and author, providing monthly strategies and tips for our mental health. Grounding is one of the most important strategies in dealing with our anxious feelings. Here is a grounding activity, whether you are a student or […]
National Youth Council Sustainable Holiday Reminders and Tips
Written by National Youth Council Student News Editor Andrew Kim With Thanksgiving and the holidays rolling around, this month’s monthly initiative is on the agricultural industry and food management. That means considering how the food you eat is sustainable and what impact your choices and the agricultural industry has on global health. Everything from the […]
Project Green Schools Launches ‘Corporate Climate Council’ to Connect Business, Education and the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders
BOSTON, MA September 22, 2020—Project Green Schools (PGS) is pleased to announce it has launched a new Corporate Climate Council, which aims to connect businesses, education and the next generation of environmental leaders. This announcement comes on the heels of the kickoff to Climate Week NYC in which the PGS Youth Council will host a […]
National Youth Council Promoting a Sustainable School Year
To kick off the start of school, the National Youth Council is promoting a more sustainable school year during the month of September. Whether we’re learning in classrooms or remotely, there are steps we can all take to reduce our environmental impact. An hour of energy conservation a day by turning off lights on sunny […]
In Memory of Raymond Francis, M.Sc.
Project Green Schools lost a dear friend, Author, Raymond Francis, M.Sc., who for more than a decade taught our Founder & Executive Director how to choose health. In 2004, following the birth of her second daughter, Robin Buchanan, nearly died after 3 life-threatening anaphylactic attacks and complex health-related issues. Robin’s story echoed that of Raymond […]
Crayola Color Cycle
by National Youth Council Member Diya Quarantine is definitely a time for cleaning things out and getting organized. If you have found a surplus of dried out Crayola markers in one of your cabinets, do not throw them away just yet! Crayola has a great program where students can recycle their old markers back to […]
Staying Environmental During Quarantine
Written by National Youth Council Member Diya With the onset of COVID-19 and most states imposing stay at home orders on their residents, it can sometimes be hard to find activities to occupy your time. It may feel like it is impossible to make a positive impact on the world around you while cooped up […]