Our Free Resources for Waste Success at School
Available now! Access our complete toolkit: sites.google.com/gogreeninitiative.org/greenteams Last month, our staff joined K-12 panelists at the California Resources Recovery Association Conference to share the Go Green Initiative’s model and tools for achieving measurable success with waste at school. In California, schools are subject to comply with SB 1383–a climate law that targets waste-related greenhouse gas…
Read MoreBack to School! Green Teams Build Community on Campus
As the new school year begins we would like to look back at Green Teams in Pleasanton Unified School District that took additional action to incorporate environmental and climate work into their campus communities. GGI would like to take the time to thank Mohr Elementary, Lydiksen Elementary, and Donlon Elementary green teams for taking action…
Read MoreLocal LEADERS! 2023 Pleasanton USD Scholarship Awardees
This year’s Local Leaders scholarship awardees in our home district have a lot to be proud of! Together they conducted city-wide outreach for water conservation, waste reduction, and diversion compliance. Our leaders led a Community Education Series, developed Youth Outreach programs, were active participants in community events, and much more! Take a look at all…
Read MoreGGI Internships: Why They’re Awesome and How You Can Help!
In order to run our annual paid, summer internship program, GGI is seeking donors & sponsors! What are GGI Internships? The GGI Internship program benefits both our youth participants as well as environmental outcomes. Through the GGI’s annual summer internship program, high school and college students pursue high-impact projects in environmental policy and sustainability infrastructure…
Read MoreLights On Event ft. Nourishing Newark and the Green Bronx Machine!
What is the Lights On Event?! Lights On was originally started by Principal Akbar Cook of West Side High back in 2018, in which the goal was to provide a safe haven for students and community members Friday after school to reduce violence and fatalities that were happening on Friday nights. Lights On provides food…
Read MoreStaff Get-To-Know You: Jill Buck!
We want to highlight our amazing staff in our new get-to-know-you series! Let’s start with Jill Buck, GGI’s founder and CEO! Jill founded the Go Green Initiative in 2002 and has since worked along side its board members to provide sustainability opportunities to school districts around the country. Why Environmentalism and Why GGI? Jill decided…
Read MoreTools for Schools: Guides from the EPA for Good Indoor Air Quality
Why is indoor air quality (IAQ) so important in a school? Good indoor air quality promotes positive outcomes such as: Lower cases of colds & flu Less asthma attacks, allergies, headaches, & fatigue Increased cognitive function, leading to student learning & achievement Read our book, Environmental Equity: Closing the Opportunity Gap in Urban Schools for…
Read MoreGreen Schools Conference: In Case You Missed It!
The Center for Green Schools hosted their 12th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) recently and here is a recap in case you missed it! The conference included 3 days of presentations and workshops that did a deep dive into sustainability topics where attendees are able to pick a track that most closely aligns with their…
Read MoreNeed a New Podcast? Tune In To Go Green Radio!
While GGI focuses on green schools we know that people tend to get curious about the larger umbrella of sustainability and the Go Green Radio is the perfect outlet for that! Jill Buck, GGI CEO and Go Green Radio host explains, As passionate as I am about K-12 issues, I can’t contain my sustainability curiosity…
Read MoreUpcoming Event: Green Schools Conference February 27 – March 1!
The annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) is NEXT WEEK and here’s what you need to know! GGI CEO Jill Buck will be presenting at the conference with guest panelists Rodney Williams (Newark Public Schools) and Wayles Wilson (formerly of Camden City School District) They will discuss: Strategies for planning and executing green initiatives at the…
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