Green Schools Forum- A discussion board for you to talk to other teachers and participants in the Green Schools Recognition Program. Share questions, ideas, successes, and other issues that you face along your journey of going green!
Recycling at Events- This PDF file offers ideas to successfully incorporate recycling programs and other green practices into your schools special events.
School District of Palm Beach County- Throughout Palm Beach County, many are seeking to make a difference within their public school communities. Please follow the link to see what “green” initiatives have been taken and implemented throughout the School District of Palm Beach County.
Shoe Recycling-Hate to throw away old your old pair of tennis shoes? The PDF file offers facts about shoe recycling and information on how to acquire a free Shoes For The Cure collection bin to start recycling shoes at your school today. For Palm Beach County public school teachers please contact the Recycling and Sustainability Coordinator, Cristina Crespo at christina.kasik@palmbeach.k12.fl.us to have a free collection bin delivered to your school.
The Equal Exchange Coop- Reduce your school’s carbon footprint by participating in the Equal Exchange Fair Trade Fundraising & Education Program! Raise valuable funds for important school activities, while at the same time teaching kids about where their food comes from, about sustainable and organic farming practices, and what Fair Trade really means
The Go Green Initiative- A planning guide to help schools implement the national Go Green Initiative
Upcycle your school’s waste. Through TerraCycle, your Green School Team can launch a collection team or join an existing collection team to begin collecting drink pouches, yogurt cups, energy bar wrappers and chip bags. Once these materials are collected they can be sent to TerraCycle and in return TerraCycle will donate at least two cents per item to your school or charity of your choice.
