NGW Trash Results!!The results are in for the waste-free snack & lunch challenge that took place during National Green Week! The total trash reduced equated to over 100,000 lbs!! Students accomplished this monumental task by simply carrying their drinks, snacks and lunches in reusable containers for one week! In total over 400,000 students participated at over 900 schools in green lessons & activities during National Green Week. Learn more…. GEF Wins AwardThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) granted the Green Education Foundation the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Environmental Education for their outstanding efforts in furthering environmental learning. Learn more. Green School Spotlight!
Second graders make wind power houses during Green Week at Beechwood Knoll Elementary School in Quincy, MA Learn more... Senate CitationU.S. Senator John Kerry said: "I am proud to congratulate The Fisher Elementary Schools students, |
Green WeekCalling on all schools & groups!Enroll now for National Green Week 2010 and join the largest environmental awareness campaign of its kind! Gain access to grade appropriate green education, projects, forums and awards. Daisy Troop 40926 kicks off a crayon recycling program for their Green Week. Learn More... Kids NGW Green PackKids National Green Week Green Pack!
Kids Green Packs come loaded with an organic tee shirt, 2 snack containers, 20 oz water bottle and reusable shopping bag. Proceeds fund NGW programs. National Green Week tee shown.
Teachers Green PackTeachers Green Pack! Teachers Green Packs come loaded with an organic tee shirt, travel mug, 28 oz water bottle and reusable shopping bag. Proceeds fund NGW programs. I Teach Green Womens Tree T-Shirt shown. More details...
National Green Week Program "Eco-Challenges"These hands-on projects engage environmental clubs, classes or entire schools in taking on a green inititative like planting a garden or renewable energy!  Green CurriculumYour school or group willl have access to a multitude of green lessons, projects, assignments, and 'Green Questions of the Day' for all grades.  "I Snack Green"The goal is to eliminate snack trash by reusing. Can your school do as well as Fisher Elementary School? Watch their award winning video above.Quote of the Week“I couldn’t bring vegetables for snack but now I can because now I have snack containers with lids!” Eric Twitter UpdatesFollow GEF on TwitterTalk to Your Kids TodayOver 70% of parents who participated in our online survey stated that they used GEF Green Exercises as a forum to speak with their children about environmental issues. The majority commented further that it was the first time they discussed climate change with their children. I Play Green Campaign
 United Nations environmental program report estimated that there are over 46,000 pieces of plastic debris floating on or near the surface of every square mile of ocean. According to Greenpeace, this has created a floating island of garbage that contains an estimated six kilos of plastic for every kilo of plankton in the Pacific Ocean. This floating island is estimated to be larger than the state of Texas. Who's OnlineWe have 319 guests onlineGreen Healthy SnacksNow that you are packing your own, try out these healthy & yummy concoctions! Make a Fruit Pizza & More. Do you have a healthy snack that's a hit in your family? Share your ideas at info@nationalgreenweek.com! |
Green Award Winners
Hundreds of schools sent in their green projects in the hopes of winning a GEF Green In-Action Award. Award categories included best green school project, environmental video and eco-literary works. GEF’s Green In-Action Awards, which honor educators who are fostering the next generation of green keepers were sponsored by Green Mountain Coffee, the Colorado Wal-Mart Foundation and National Grid. View winners... Our SponsorsGreen Education Foundation would like to thank its generous supporters.     200 Billion & CountingAccording to the Container Recycling Institute (CRI), Americans throw away over 200 billion beverage containers each year. Recycle Center
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