February 2012 News 

Green Schools News

In This Issue
4th Annual Green Difference Awards
Wrap-N-Mat
EcoOrchards
Youth Composting Organization (YCOMP)
The Reducers
Bring The Bag Monster to Your School
Green Your School Challenge
Green Schools Will be Presenting at the 2nd Annual Green Schools National Conference
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Greetings!

Is your school/organization doing something green?

It's time to get recognized for the great things you do!

Greenschools wants to recognize outstanding GREEN work being done in your school/community. Outstanding Green Leaders will be recognized at our GREEN Summits, and can also be nominated for A GREEN DIFFERENCE AWARD. 
 
Download our award form to nominate an outstanding Greenie/School/Leader today.

4th Annual Green Difference Awards
Nominations are now closed for the 4th Annual Green Difference Awards.

Lots of great applications came in and we continue to be inspired by Outstanding Environmental efforts in our Schools & Communities.

Winners will be announced in April.

Wrap-N-Mat
Wrap-N-Mat
Wrap-N-Mat Products are unique in that they are the original re-usable food wrap and place-mat in one. Providing 2 products in 1- Food container and place-mat!

We purposely use a food grade plastic for our products because:
  • the lining keeps more AIR OUT than fabric only - ultimately keeping the food fresher
  • the lining is food safe, free of lead, phthalates, BPA and PVC
  • the lining is porous free so no food particles can get trapped in the fabric
  • the lining wipes down easily after each use without having to be submerged to clean

The patented design allows the food wrap to open flat which serves beautifully as a place-mat. Easy to open with a hook/loop tab, children and adults find the closure simple to use. 


Many wonderful prints are available for both children and adults. Find all of our products on: www.wrap-n-mat.com 

 

EcoOrchards
EcoOrchards

EcoOrchards is a distributor of environmentally friendly, biodegradable and compostable food packaging products which are made from sugarcane leaves. Our plates, bowls, trays, clam shells and other tableware compose in as little as 40 days. All our products are all natural, oven safe up to 400 degrees, microwavable safe and water and oil resistant.

Please visit www.ecoorchards.com to see our entire product offering.


Youth Composting Organization (YCOMP)
Youth Composting Organization
We would like to give a shout out to our friends at YCOMP [Youth Composting Organization based out of Sharon, MA] who led a great workshop on composting for our Student Ambassador.
The Reducers
The Reducers Rocked North Grafton Elementary School

The Reducers rocked North Grafton Elementary School last week! 
Bring The Bag Monster to Your School
Bag Monster
Bring The Bag Monster to your School for an Earth Day Assembly that teaches kids that Earth Day is Every Day!

Note: Bag Monster is made up of the 500 plastic bags the average person uses in 1 year. Bag Monster is a great visual for teaching kids about conservation and environmental issues.

Book an Earth Day Assembly today! 
Green Your School Challenge
Green Your School Challenge
Dosomething.org is launching its fifth annual Green Your School Challenge! Teens are encouraged to register their schools and rally their community to lead projects to reduce waste, save energy, promote green agriculture, and more! There will be 5 $1000 grants for the schools with the most students registered, and there will be $5000 grants for the schools that create the biggest impact in recycling and energy conservation! Additional prizes include 4 $500 college scholarships to individuals who register for the campaign by March 1st.

Think you've got what it takes? Prove it! Text GREEN to 38383 or visit
dosomething.org/greenyourschool for more info!

 

Green Schools Will be Presenting at the 2nd Annual Green Schools National Conference
Green Schools National Conference

February 27-29, 2012

Denver, Colorado

Growing Green & Healthy Schools for All Children

 

Don't miss the only national gathering of K-12 leaders and educators coming together to make their schools and districts green & healthy centers of academic excellence.

  • IDENTIFY ways to save money by "Going Green"
  • DISCOVER new and diverse funding sources for your green schools projects
  • SHOP the Green Marketplace for products & services at special discounted rates
  • NETWORK with like-minded peers from across the country
  • FIND schools and organizations to partner with on projects and grants.
  • EXPERIENCE exciting new resources for your students and staff

This conference will also be the most comprehensive resource for districts and schools who want to be eligible for the prestigious new U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Award Program and other green-related building and academic certification programs.

 

To Register Using the Special Massachusetts Affiliate Discount Code:

  1. Go to http://www.greenschoolsnationalconference.org  
  2. Scroll Down and click on Register Online
  3. Click on Affiliate Rates
  4. When asked for a discount code: massgreenschools
Save the Date...
5th Annual Green Schools Summit
April 13, 2012
Mansfield High School, Mansfield, MA

Green Vendor Night
April 26, 2012
Knights of Columbus, Easton, MA

The Green Difference Awards
May 4th, 2012

Green Schools Trivia Night
May 11, 2012
VFW Post 2017, Dedham, MA
Sincerely,

Robin Organ

Founder and Executive Director

Green Schools