Your 2020/21 Local Leader Officer Candidates!

Posted on May 14, 2020 by In Blogs, Local Leaders of the 21st Century, Resources
During the first week of May, high school students from both Amador Valley High School and Foothill High School ran for next year’s  Local Leaders of the 21st Century officer positions. Candidates were given the chance to speak at a Zoom Town Hall, explaining their plans and goals for the upcoming school year. Plans such…

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2019 Summer Internship Report

Posted on March 17, 2020 by In Blogs, Energy
Go Green Initiative takes on its third summer internship with a focus on energy efficiency. 2019 Go Green Initiative Summer Internship Report Since its inception in 2017, the Go Green Initiative’s Summer Internship program  continues to train high school and college level students in marketable career skills while learning the importance of sustainability.   During…

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Changing Communities: Camden Unified School District

Posted on December 20, 2018 by In Blogs, Recycling and Waste, Sustainability, Uncategorized
One of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of our programs is watching schools enact real change in their communities. A leader in sustainability, Camden City School District (CCSD) is making huge shifts to create a greener, cleaner, more environmentally friendly community for students and families. However, this did not come without countless hours of…

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Student Spotlight: Amador Valley Local Leaders of the 21st Century

Posted on December 14, 2018 by In Blogs, Energy, Recycling and Waste, Sustainability, Uncategorized
student sorting through waste
Students at Amador Valley understand that recycling and composting should be part of students’ daily routine. The lessons we learn in school lay the habits of a lifetime and Local Leaders are paving the way for sustainability as they take necessary steps towards making their schools a cleaner, greener, recycling, and compost friendly environment. Since…

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GGI Interns Conduct Their 1st Waste Audit @ Community Pool

Posted on July 31, 2018 by In Recycling and Waste, Uncategorized
What is a waste audit? Written by: Meg Beymer and Paulina Umansky, GGI Interns What is a waste audit, and why did we bother going to the Aquatic Center for one? This summer, we’re helping city facilities become compliant with the Mandatory Recycling Ordinance (MRO), which was passed in Pleasanton due to Assembly Bills 341…

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Sustainability Made Simple

Posted on April 04, 2018 by In Blogs, Climate Change, Energy, Food, Podcasts, Recycling and Waste, Resources, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Sustainability Made Simple (Byrd & Demates, 2016) is the book I’ve hoped someone would write for the past fifteen years. If you only have room on your bookshelf for one thoroughly comprehensive, supremely accessible guide to understanding the big sustainability issues affecting us and what to do about it, this is the book you need. Environmental…

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The Easiest Way to Increase Money in the Classroom

Posted on October 10, 2016 by In Blogs, Energy, Podcasts, Sustainability
Whether you’re a teacher, principal or parent volunteer, one of the biggest concerns is ensuring each classroom has the necessary supplies to provide students with a great learning experience. Countless hours are spent each year conducting fundraisers, asking parents for money, and trying to convince local companies to donate. But there is an easier way…

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