{"id":632,"date":"2012-09-28T22:01:42","date_gmt":"2012-09-28T22:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thegreenteam.org\/?page_id=632"},"modified":"2025-03-25T09:49:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T13:49:23","slug":"links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegreenteam.org\/es\/links\/","title":{"rendered":"The Green Team Links"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We have compiled a list of useful resources below. If you know of additional organizations that you think should be added to our list, please let us know!<br \/>\n<a class=\"anchor\" name=\"State\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>State &amp; Federal Government Agencies<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/dep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nState agency charged with ensuring clean air and water, safe management and recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources in Massachusetts. Sponsors and manages The Green Team program.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/envir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMassachusetts secretariat established to safeguard public health from environmental threats and to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources of the Commonwealth. Departments within EEA include the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/dep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Environmental Protection<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/agr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Agricultural Resources<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/dcr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Conservation and Recreation<\/a><\/strong> del reciclaje y <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/eea\/agencies\/dfg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Department of Fish and Game<\/a><\/strong>, each of which offers educational resources related to their missions.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/epp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Operational Services Division Environmentally Preferable Product Procurement<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nState office of procurement&#8217;s program through which environmentally preferable products are available on state contract for schools and other political subdivisions of the Commonwealth.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/safe-routes-to-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Safe Routes to School<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Massachusetts Safe Routes to School program works to increase safe biking and walking among elementary and middle school students by using a collaborative, community-focused approach that bridges the gap between health and transportation.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Protection Agency<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFederal agency charged with protecting human health and the environment in the United States. Provides educational resources on every environmental topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Organizations\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Organizations and Associations<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kab.org\/\">Keep America Beautiful<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nKeep America (KAB) Beautiful helps end littering, improve recycling, and beautify communities. KAB hosts Recycle-Bowl, which invigorates student participation in recycling through a national K-12 competition.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/keepmassbeautiful.org\/\">Keep Massachusetts Beautiful<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA nonprofit organization working to make Massachusetts communities clean, green, and litter-free places to live, work and play. Keep Massachusetts Beautiful offers programs to help volunteers take action to improve and beautify their own communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartasn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secondary Materials &amp; Recycled Textiles (SMART)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nTrade Association that promotes the reuse and recycling of used clothing, fibers, and wiping materials.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beyondbenign.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beyond Benign<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA Massachusetts non-profit focusing on Green Chemistry education, whose vision is to revolutionize the way chemistry is taught to better prepare students to engage with their world while connecting chemistry, human health and the environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cetonline.org\/greening-your-business\/green-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for EcoTechnology (CET)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMassachusetts non-profit organization that demonstrates and promotes practical, affordable solutions to the environmental challenges encountered in our daily activities. Provides environmental education and resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cartonopportunities.org\/schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carton Council<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOffers monetary grants up to $5,000 per school district, and grants for free recycling bins to schools to start carton recycling programs for school districts in Western Massachusetts. Contact Barbara Heineken at bheineken@recycle.com for the grant agreements. The Carton Council also offers &#8220;Best Practices Guide&#8221; that includes examples of successful carton recycling programs at schools, posters that explain effective source separation for school carton recycling programs, and a &#8220;Model Custodial Guidelines&#8221; document that provides an outline for custodial staff on establishing a carton recycling program.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massrecycle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MassRecycle<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMassachusetts coalition of individuals, governments, businesses, institutions and non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting and realizing the vital environmental, social and economic benefits created by reducing, reusing, and recycling waste materials, and by increasing the utilization of recycled products. Provides recycling resources and links for teachers, students and parents and sponsors a recycling listserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrra.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA non-profit organization that provides cooperative purchasing programs, educational and networking opportunities, technical assistance and cooperative marketing programs for recycling. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.schoolrecycling.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Their School Club<\/a> has a multitude of school lesson plans, activities and links that are free to access.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.projectgreenschools.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Green Schools Initiative<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGreenschools is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create Greener &amp; Healthier learning environments through education and awareness.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greeneducationfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Green Education Foundation<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nProvides educational resources that promote sustainable, impactful pro-green habits and practices in children, families, and communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labsafety.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laboratory Safety Institute<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nAn international nonprofit educational organization for safety in science, industry, and education.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eatrightfoundation.org\/\">Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe academy offers toolkits and webinars as part of its <a href=\"https:\/\/eatrightfoundation.org\/why-it-matters\/public-education\/future-of-food\/\">Future of Food<\/a> initiative engaging nutrition and hunger relief professionals to increase awareness about food insecurity while promoting access to healthy food and quality nutrition education in food banks.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapc.org\/planning101\/new-tool-massachusetts-food-system-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Metropolitan Area Planning Council<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe council offers customized, community-level maps that can help build an understanding of local food systems and related health and demographic information.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwf.org\/Home\/Eco-Schools-USA\">Eco-Schools USA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA national program for grades PreK\u201312 combining effective green management of school grounds, facilities, and curriculum to empower today\u2019s students for a sustainable tomorrow. Eco-Schools USA hosts a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwf.org\/Eco-Schools-USA\/About\/STEM\">Green STEM Course<\/a>, an online, self-paced professional development course, designed to increase knowledge about environment-based STEM education.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenandnature.org\/schools\/greening-schoolyards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Schoolyards Resource Hub<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGreen Schoolyards are multi-functional school grounds designed for and by the school community that offer places for students, teachers, parents and community members to play, learn, explore and grow. The Green Schoolyards Resource Hub offers tools for municipal leaders, administrators, school staff, parents, and community members to advocate for, implement, and steward green schoolyard programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/drumlin-farm\/news-events\/youth-leaders-for-climate-justice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mass Audubon:<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMass Audubon\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/wildlife-sanctuaries\/drumlin-farm\/news-events\/youth-leaders-for-climate-justice\">Young Leaders for Climate Justice Program<\/a> is a semester long environmental leadership training and civic action project which kicks-off with a daylong Climate Learning Intensive Program.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neaq.org\/learn\/for-schools-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Acuario de New England<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe New England Aquarium offers a variety of programs and resources for schools including aquarium field trips, traveling education, and programs specifically geared for teens.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tree-plenish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tree-Plenish<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSchools can plan a tree-planting event in their communities to replenish the environment with the amount of paper that the school used during the past academic year. Fill out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tree-plenish.com\/host\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interest form<\/a> to learn more.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/teaching-resources\/toolkits\/biodiversity-toolkit?utm_campaign=wild-classroom&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=ad&amp;fbclid=IwAR0aDQBKH0jZOYNenZwn9s4Zta9rPtGPDzpga_XkXhf8YTe3K9C1ufZ6xGs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Wildlife Fund<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe WWF&#8217;s Biodiversity Toolkit offers free downloadable resources and activities to help foster an understanding of the importance of nature and the interconnectedness of all living things.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/beverlyma.gov\/k-12-waste-reduction-diversion\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green SWoRD<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGreen School Waste Reduction and Diversion Working Group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Waste\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Waste Reduction<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/smm\/wastewise\">EPA WasteWise<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSchools can join the EPA WasteWise program to set waste diversion goals and receive recognition for their efforts.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sustainable-management-food\/food-recovery-challenge-frc\">EPA Food Recovery Challenge<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSchools can join the EPA\u2019s Food Recovery Challenge and pledge to reduce waste food.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sustainable-management-food\/food-recovery-hierarchy\">Food Recovery Hierarchy<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe EPA\u2019s food recovery hierarchy prioritizes actions schools can take to reduce the amount of wasted food.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__thegreenteam.org_recycling-2Dfacts_food-2Dwaste-2Dreduction_&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=lDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w&amp;r=Iqb_I5qshHC7FG0WOH9uu907sv7ThXn-xwi9Fqn69yA&amp;m=8gGQg_zO1jDqDsZoOK7TiyGwrWdqQL-B6jORZdGPZ7U&amp;s=C222I3y9vfvJdQRLjYVSei3g16ZxQc4s23h5jcJ4SDI&amp;e=\">Green Team Food Waste Reduction Page<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Green Team encourages all schools to reduce and divert food waste from the solid waste stream. This page is full of educational and informative food waste reduction resources, lesson plans, manuals and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/eea\/agencies\/massdep\/recycle\/reduce\/textile-recycling.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MassDEP\u2019s Textile Recovery Resources<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA collection of resources on textile recycling that includes a \u201cTextile Recycling Education in Schools\u201d section with a case study on a successful textile recycling program, as well as lesson plans for teaching and learning about textile recycling.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/tn\/USDAHelppreventwastedfood.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What You Can Do To Help Prevent Wasted Food<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis booklet from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) includes tips for nutrition professionals, teachers, administrators, parents, and students on how to reduce wasted food in schools.<\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.usda.gov\/2014\/08\/26\/creative-solutions-to-ending-school-food-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Solutions to Ending School Food Waste<\/a><\/b><br \/>\nA case study of a Virginia-based elementary school that practices food recovery for donation and food scraps diversion in the cafeteria, and also incorporates educational lessons on these programs into classroom curriculums.<\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biocycle.net\/food-scrap-recycling-truck-game-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food Scrap Recycling Truck Game<\/a><\/b><br \/>\nStudents can play on iPhones and iPads as a food scrap recycling truck driver, and collect and sort materials for composting.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recyclingworksma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/EPA-Tools-to-Reduce-Waste-in-Schools.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA Tools to Reduce Waste in Schools<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA manual full of helpful tips on school waste reduction programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/oce\/foodwaste\/resources\/K12_schools.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USDA Food Donation Fact Sheet<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGuidance on food donation from school cafeterias.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.astc.org\/exhibitions\/rotten\/rthome.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rotten Truth About Garbage<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAn in-depth look at the complex issues surrounding municipal solid waste.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegreenteam.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Locker_Cleanout_Toolkit-Rev.pdf\">MassRecycle&#8217;s Great Locker Greenout<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis toolkit offers suggestions for how to organize a locker \u201cgreenout\u201d that maximizes reuse and recycling, and minimizes trash.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelessstraw.org\/school-signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One Less Straw Campaign<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSchools can sign up and take the pledge to hand out plastic straws only if requested.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cec.org\/flwy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CEC Food Matters Action Kit<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFilled with educational resources and hands-on creative activities to inspire youth of all ages to prevent food waste at home, at school, and in their communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/teaching-resources\/toolkits\/be-a-food-waste-warrior\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World Wildlife Fund\u2019s Be a Food Waste Warrior<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nTeach students about food waste and ways they can help prevent it with these K-12 lesson plans, activities, and resources. Receive a toolkit containing a teaching guide, slideshows, food audit instructions, discussion questions, activities, and printable posters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwildlife.org\/teaching-resources\/toolkits\/be-a-food-waste-warrior-spanish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Also available in Spanish<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/findfoodsupport.withgoogle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find Food Support Tool<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis tool tool can be used to find your nearest food bank, food pantry, or school lunch program pickup site. To use the tool, simply enter an address into the search bar and information for the sites closest to you will be displayed. Data is provided by No Kid Hungry, the USDA, and FoodFinder.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uqixowe5IJU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dickinson College Farm Videos<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nTwo videos engaging students about anaerobic digestion. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uqixowe5IJU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biogas and Compost for Food Waste Recycling<\/a> describes the basics of anaerobic digestion systems for recycling food waste for energy production, and <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rTN9reHoFF8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Can Dragons Eat<\/a>? teaches students which cafeteria waste materials are best for anaerobic digestion in a waste to energy system.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/toogoodtogo.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Too Good to Go<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFree <a href=\"https:\/\/toogoodtogo.com\/en-us\/movement\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">educational tools and resources<\/a> that can be used to teach students aged 10-18, as well as those of university age, how to value resources and to take action against food waste.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sevengenerationsahead.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Generations Ahead Resources<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nEl <a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001G1fzVYkOfJOo3mFFB1wiG8FD5CZTUU39bqACRoMGxxhnJPoTxgJkRes9MhWexwjpoqMGZFJW8_GXhraHoV5CR6k6vmEMc8WIvb3qatbx5rzhU26qb09tfe-5khqq1cs8kp_HszQ1hzHXxv9jQ2OkAq4b0k2H7t9JDKZBvjKkb8lTLDW5UVwFmSSGel3jUgQzFEQ0TEQU9y0BNUMUyRDek8soZcPAUC3i1i8eJZTfszXmRWs4wfuucUyZsqEA21IVx5ajEkOBd2Y%3D%26c%3DXMZbbHk5doEa6tIXMazO40-JTYKJd2aeWOt5fu9XPe-m8C3vEeru6g%3D%3D%26ch%3DgPbuhe5doI68DvTbPRLddpJG12vB3J9qDU02sZiI0XYz-2oojviZmA%3D%3D&amp;data=05%7C01%7Csamantha.salvatore%40cetonline.org%7C1b95d46a41e9465c444208da4af41aac%7C5f5e36cf01bd41c6a664d9106ae4b2a2%7C0%7C0%7C637904709544701372%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4ZIr4ZSJcv8bzxXIiPQ9VeX2j%2FXsF6ZtyAQIgNA9v4U%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Locker Clean-Out Guide<\/a>, which provides steps for planning and implementation, as well as best practices and tips, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nOmwLsLB_ko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Going for Zero Waste at School<\/a> Webinar Recording.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/usgbc_videos\/mp4\/GMT20220929-183849_Recording_1920x1080_Trim2.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Closing the Loop: The Circular Economy in Schools<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis webinar recording from the Center for Green Schools will help you learn more about the concept of the circular economy, how your school system can get on the path to zero waste, what to look out for, and where the biggest impacts can be made.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thegreenteam.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/Share-Table-Guidance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Massachusetts\u2019 School Meal Programs Share Table Guidance<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis guidance, from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, describes how to implement a share table program to safely share uneaten packaged food and whole fruits in the cafeteria.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cswd.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sharing-Tables-Guidance-for-Schools-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food Sharing Tables \u2013 Guidance for Schools<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis guidance, written by the state of Vermont, provides instruction for setting up \u201csharing tables\u201d in school cafeterias to reduce the amount of wasted food by sharing unwanted items with classmates.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodrescue.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K-12 Food Rescue<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOffers food tracking tools, podcasts, and initiative highlights that are motivating students across the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/foodrescue.us\/food-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food Rescue US<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nDedicated to eliminating hunger and food waste (keeping food out of landfills and reducing greenhouse gasses). They engage volunteers and food donors through their proprietary web-based app to directly transfer nutritious excess food to social service agencies serving the food insecure<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nhpbs.pbslearningmedia.org\/resource\/ee18-sci-foodwst\/kids-go-green-reducing-food-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PBS Kids<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nLearn about the impact of food waste on the environment in this video animation from WNET. In the clip, students discover ways to reduce food waste. Refer to the accompanying discussion questions and teaching tips for ideas on using this video to help students consider ways to conserve food. For more environmental education resources, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/nhpbs.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/climate-change-understanding-the-impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Human Impact on the Environment<\/a> collection. Grades K-5.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.rutgers.edu\/gotfg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guardians of the Food Galaxy<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Guardians of the Food Galaxy Cooperative Extension Food Waste Team at Rutgers University developed this site, where schools can find lessons, videos, games, and resources for students and educators to become protectors of our food systems and our planet! The resources on this site merge climate change education with food waste reduction and plant-based eating initiatives. The goal of the program is to improve school administrations\u2019 and students\u2019 knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards adopting healthy and sustainable eating habits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Reuse\"><\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Reuse<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/recyclingworksma.com\/furniture-and-equipment-reuse-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Furniture Best Management Practices<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHelps school facility managers find reuse outlets for used classroom furniture.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/reuse-recycling-of-school-furniture-fixtures-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MassDEP\u2019s guidance on Reuse &amp; Recycling of School Furniture, Fixtures, &amp; Equipment<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe MassDEP developed this resource to help schools inventory their surplus items and find companies to remove, reuse, and recycle them. It includes links to supplementary materials such a planning checklist, an inventory spreadsheet template, and a sample RFP for removal and reuse of surplus assets.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.re-stream.com\/\">Re-Stream<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nProvides green logistics planning and advisement for commercial offices to reduce waste by incorporating reuse, repurposing, and recycling services.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cradlestocrayons.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cradle to Crayons <\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nAccepts and distributes donations of coats, shoes and other items to low-income and homeless children.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mtwyouth.org\/donate-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Than Words<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nAccepts donations of books, CD&#8217;s, DVD&#8217;s, and video games for their retail bookstores managed by foster care, court-involved, homeless, or out of school youth. Youth develop the employment skills, leadership, and self-confidence they need to successfully transition to adulthood.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savers.com\/sites\/default\/files\/reusereport-june7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Savers State of Reuse Report<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA report by Savers about opportunities to increase reuse of consumer goods, with focus on clothing and textiles.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reusethisbag.com\/articles\/school-fundraising-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reuse This Bag<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nReuse This Bag offers an eco-friendly fundraising option&#8230; reusable grocery bags. The bags can be personalized with your organization&#8217;s name.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/devensecoefficiencycenter.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Devens Eco-Efficiency Center<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nDevens Eco-Efficiency Center works with schools and businesses to preserves the value of resources by facilitating reuse opportunities for excess materials. The donated office supplies and furniture, packing materials, facility and safety supplies, and arts and crafts materials, can be accessed by schools, non-profits, and municipal entities for reuse.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/devensecoefficiencycenter.wordpress.com\/the-great-exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Great Exchange in Devens<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Great Exchange has a wide range of administrative, classroom, and creative resources available for significant discount. The inventory includes new and like new <a href=\"https:\/\/devensecoefficiencycenter.wordpress.com\/the-great-exchange\/items-available-great-exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">supplies<\/a> del reciclaje y <a href=\"https:\/\/devensecoefficiencycenter.wordpress.com\/the-great-exchange\/furniture-available\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">furniture\/fixtures<\/a>. Follow their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheGreatExchangeDevens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook page<\/a> to learn about new arrivals and special offerings.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grrointernational.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Reuse and Recycling Organization International<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGRRO International works with schools and dorms across the country to reuse and recycle all commodities. GRRO has a surplus redistribution program that helps charities both domestically and internationally.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.irnsurplus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IRN: The Reuse Network<\/a><\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>IRN matches the needs of charities and nonprofits throughout the world with surplus furnishings and equipment from schools, universities, corporations and other large organizations. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Recycling\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>General Recycling<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saveonenergy.com\/kids-recycling-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Save on Energy<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOnline recycling activity for students to learn about what can be recycled. Follow Nico, the recycling ninja, and learn about recyclings<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/dep\/recycle\/reducere.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MassDEP Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Page<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nRecycling, composting, reuse, hazardous waste management, electronics, green living, municipal assistance, bottle and can deposits, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/recycling-composting-for-kids-teachers-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kids &amp; teachers resources.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/recyclesmartma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycle Smart MA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFor general guidelines on materials that can be processed by all Material Recovery Facilities in Massachusetts, and a searchable <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclesmartma.org\/smart-recycling-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recyclopedia<\/a>&nbsp;which enables users to search on hundreds of individual items to learn how to properly manage them.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thegreenteam.org\/es\/recycling-at-home-video\/\">The Green Team Presenta: Reciclaje en Casa&nbsp;<em>How to Recycle at Home<br \/>\n<\/em><\/a><\/strong>En este video, aprende c\u00f3mo los estudiantes y sus familias pueden mejorar sus pr\u00e1cticas de reciclaje en casa utilizando las gu\u00edas de <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclesmartma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycle Smart MA<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thegreenteam.org\/es\/recycling-and-composting-signage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Green Team Recycling and Composting Signage<\/a><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>The Green Team has created easy-to-download signage that can be used for a variety of waste programs, including recycling, composting, share tables, and more!<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/earth911.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Earth 911<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Find out what can be recycled in your community, locate haulers for various recyclables and other environmental resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/recycle\/reduce-reuse-recycle-resources-students-and-educators\">EPA Educational Resources Page for Recycling<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA wealth of materials for teachers, kids, students, and researchers to develop an increased knowledge of recycling and other solid waste issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/students\/lesson-plans-teacher-guides-and-online-environmental-resources-educators\">EPA Lesson Plans, Teacher Guides and Online Environmental Resources for Educators<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nEducator resources on a variety of environmental topics.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crayola.com\/colorcycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crayola ColorCycl<\/a>e<\/strong><br \/>\nFree marker recycling program that collects and repurposes old markers from K-12 schools across the United States. ColorCycle recycles components of the markers into wax compounds that are used in the manufacturing of asphalt and roofing shingles, and sends the remaining plastic to a waste-to-energy plant.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/berecycled.org\/game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Sorter<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAn interactive online game created by Keep America Beautiful that teaches players about Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs), where mixed recyclable materials are sorted. The goal is to place the right materials into the correct sorter as they move down the conveyor belt.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cambridgema.recycle.game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Rid of It Right<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAn online recycling game developed by Zero Waste Cambridge, where players correctly sort items into one of six options and add fun features to a digital park.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelitterletterproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Litter Letter Project<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis project combines art and trash to raise awareness about pollution from litter and to promote recycling and community action. So far, Sherborn and Melrose are the towns participating in Massachusetts, alongside towns from 15 other states and five other countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafeteriaculture.org\/microplastic-madness-toolkit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Microplastic Madness Toolkit<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe toolkit includes lessons and activities on plastic waste reduction and climate action for grades 3-12 that align with the documentary, Microplastic Madness.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.mattel.com\/pages\/playback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mattel PlayBack<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA take-back program for Barbie, Fisher-Price, Matchbox, and MEGA toys for recycling. Where possible, materials will be reused as recycled content for new products.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stjudesranch.org\/recycled-card-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St Jude&#8217;s Ranch for Children Card Recycling Program<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAccepts donations of envelopes and fronts of used cards.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Composting\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Composting &amp; Worm Composting<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/dep\/recycle\/reduce\/composti.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MassDEP Composting Page<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nResources and tips for a successful composting project and vermicomposting &#8220;how to&#8221; (worm composting).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vBG8vFyX6ns\">Video de The Green Team: C\u00f3mo Compostar en la Escuela<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVideo que demuestra c\u00f3mo compostar en las escuelas, duraci\u00f3n 4:45.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=08qDLLv1Hgc&amp;feature=youtu.be\">The Green Team: C\u00f3mo Configurar el Compostador New Age<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nVideo que demuestra c\u00f3mo armar el contenedor de composta disponible en The Green Team, duraci\u00f3n 6:51.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__thegreenteam.org_recycling-2Dfacts_food-2Dwaste-2Dreduction_&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=lDF7oMaPKXpkYvev9V-fVahWL0QWnGCCAfCDz1Bns_w&amp;r=Iqb_I5qshHC7FG0WOH9uu907sv7ThXn-xwi9Fqn69yA&amp;m=8gGQg_zO1jDqDsZoOK7TiyGwrWdqQL-B6jORZdGPZ7U&amp;s=C222I3y9vfvJdQRLjYVSei3g16ZxQc4s23h5jcJ4SDI&amp;e=\">Green Team Food Waste Reduction Page<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Green Team encourages all schools to reduce and divert food waste from the solid waste stream. This page is full of educational and informative food waste reduction resources, lesson plans, manuals and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thegreenteam.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Composting-is-Easy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Composting is Easy<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nInstructions on how to make a compost pile as a one-page handout or poster.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thegreenteam.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Compost-Food-Web-Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The food web of the compost pile<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOne-page illustration of the organisms in the decomposer food web.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Mxp1nnrUG0Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bioturbation<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis time-lapse video was created as part of the Soil Life in Action project by researchers at the Wageningen University and Research Center in Netherlands, and highlights decomposition of soil residues by the micro fauna present in soil habitat.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thegreenteam.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Compost-Lesson-Plan-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Green Team Composting Lesson Plan<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Step-by-step lesson plan for teaching the principles of composting and building a compost pile.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ct.gov\/deep\/lib\/deep\/compost\/compost_pdf\/schmanual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School Composting Manual by Mansfield Middle School, CT<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHow to set up a school wide cafeteria composting program.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu\/compost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Florida&#8217;s Online Composting Center<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nComposting tutorial and information website.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massfarmtoschool.org\/announcement\/webinar-school-wide-composting-curricular-tie-ins-recording\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Farm to School School-Wide Composting Webinar<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMassachusetts Farm to School recently produced a webinar on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.massfarmtoschool.org\/announcement\/webinar-school-wide-composting-curricular-tie-ins-recording\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School-Wide Composting and Curricular Tie-ins<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.massfarmtoschool.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2019_12_18-Compost-webinar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">webinar slides<\/a> were posted to their website along with a <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/380387579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recording of the webinar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/porch.com\/advice\/creating-composting-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Porch.com<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nArticle on the best composting system to use at home, with details about what compost is, how to keep a healthy pile, and how to use finished compost in home gardens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Gardens\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>School Gardens<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masshort.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Horticultural Society<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMassachusetts Horticultural Society has several programs for schools, including the Plantmobile (a traveling plant science program), field trips to The Gardens at Elm Bank, and workshops for educators.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massfarmtoschool.org\/\">Massachusetts Farm to School<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMassachusetts Farm to School promotes education about farms and local food purchasing in schools by incorporating hands-on farm to school learning opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aginclassroom.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFosters an awareness and learning in all areas related to the food and agricultural industries. Also has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aginclassroom.org\/ag-curriculum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">curricula<\/a> for educators that are designed to Massachusetts standards and education frameworks.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/f2s\/FactSheet_School_Gardens.pdf\">Using Gardens to Grow Healthy Habits in Cafeterias, Classrooms, and Communities<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis fact sheet from offers information on a variety of topics, including Food Safety in the Garden, Gardens as Classrooms, and Funding Your Garden.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0zZaVJIkBwY&amp;feature=youtu.be\">ABCs of School Garden Webinar<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis webinar created by the Healthy Schools Campaign covers how garden-based learning positively impacts students, and how to get started and explore ways school gardens offer hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldfoodpolicycouncil.org\/school-gardens.html\">School Garden Resource Guide<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Springfield Food Policy Council\u2019s School Garden Resource Guide for Massachusetts schools includes a checklist for getting started, recommendations for which plants to grow, and examples of other school gardens in the state.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/longwoodgardens.org\/education\/k-12-programs\/virtual-field-trips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Longwood Gardens<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nLongwood Gardens offers free Virtual Field Trips through live interactive video with their educators to engage students in discussion and problem-solving activities. Advance registration (at least two weeks before program date) is required.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.massfarmtoschool.org\/announcement\/school-gardens-101-recording-2-9-22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">School Gardens 101 Webinar Recording<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHosted by Massachusetts Farm to School, this webinar explores how to get a garden program up and running successfully at your school, and covers such topics as site location, collaboration, what to plant, and how to organize care.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighborhoodforest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neighborhood Forest<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAn organization that gives free trees to families every Earth Day.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthegreenteam.us10.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D85eb7551e62534efa817b59a1%26id%3D3caec00d5d%26e%3D545cd0682d&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cmegan.denardo%40cetonline.org%7C6692d402981a4a09b99208db65d22ce8%7C5f5e36cf01bd41c6a664d9106ae4b2a2%7C0%7C1%7C638215725589993062%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MKrny4LIpri02NmoKuXU%2FDo%2BNdoN0RCEuR24evQZ2C4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvest of the Month<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA free program designed specifically for classroom educators (Grades K-12). Each month they celebrate Farm to School education, food systems, and local food and farms by featuring a seasonal crop in detail. Upon registration, educators may opt to receive materials to share with students (posters &amp; trading cards) and will receive an elementary- or secondary-specific monthly email newsletter with curriculum and resources linked to Massachusetts standards, activity extensions for the classroom, reading suggestions, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Climate\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Climate Change<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nea.org\/climatechange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Climate Change Education: Essential Information for Educators<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis page from the National Education Association points K-12 educators to a number of resources about climate change.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acespace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alliance for Climate Education (ACE):<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA non-profit dedicated to educating America&#8217;s high school students about the science behind climate change and inspiring them to do something about it\u2014while having fun along the way. Learn more about how your students can take action to slow climate change.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arm.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Funded by the Department of Energy, ARM&#8217;s website offers many resources for teaching students about climate change.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.epa.gov\/climatechange\/kids\/index.html\">EPA Student Guide to Global Climate Change<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA directory of education and action planning resources for schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/climate-research\">EPA Climate Change Research and Grant Opportunities<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nEPA resources on climate change research and grant programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.education.noaa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Oceanic &amp; Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Education Resources<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA variety of educational materials on weather, climate change, oceans, satellites, space, research and training opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Clean\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Clean Air<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/eea\/docs\/dep\/air\/aq\/health-and-env-effects-air-pollutions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MassDEP&#8217;s Air Quality<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nInformation about the environmental and health effects of air quality.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/iaq-schools\/school-iaq-assessment-mobile-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment Mobile App<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.epa.gov\/school-iaq-assessment-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free app<\/a> from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) helps identify and prioritize issues such as ventilation, cleaning, and integrated pest management to improve IAQ in schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/dep\/massair\/web\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MassDEP&#8217;s Daily Air Quality Forecasts<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFind out the quality of the air in your community day by day.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/aboutepa\/about-office-air-and-radiation-oar\">EPA&#8217;s Office of Air and Radiation<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nInformation about pollution prevention and energy efficiency, indoor and outdoor air quality, industrial air pollution, pollution from vehicles and engines, radon, acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion, climate change, and radiation protection.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Energy Information Administration Energy Kids<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA variety of lesson plans and activities on energy efficiency and renewable energy.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.airnow.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Air Now<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nNational air quality outlook.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thegreenteam.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/CleanAir_Print.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clean Air Activities \/ Idling Reduction<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nActivities and pledges to create an idle free zone for your school.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nesea.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nK-12 education &#8211; professional development and curriculum resources for teachers about sustainable energy solutions.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Energy<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nInformation about fuel economy of specific cars and alternative fuels.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.walkboston.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WalkBoston<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nNonprofit organization dedicated to improving walking conditions in cities and towns across Massachusetts.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ciese.org\/curriculum\/airproj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Air Pollution: What&#8217;s the Solution?&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAn educational web site designed for grades 6-9 by the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) at Stevens Institute of Technology, the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.4cleanair.org\/educational-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The National Association of Clean Air Agencies<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nLearn about air pollution, find the latest news and information on important air topics and link to governmental air pollution control agencies around the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/earthday.ca\/ecokids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ecokids<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAn interactive web site designed for students by Earth Day Canada.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/energysavingtrees.arborday.org\/#Home\">Energy-Saving Trees Program<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Arbor Day Foundation\u2019s research-based tool is intended to help people save energy and money by strategically planting trees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Water\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Water<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.projectwet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) <\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nProject WET is committed to educating children, teachers and communities about water education. Hands on activities and lessons that teach important concepts about water and conservation.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/water.epa.gov\/learn\/resources\/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA Water Education<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nList of websites directing you to lessons and projects for an educator to teach about water.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cserc.org\/sierra-fun\/games\/watershed-game\/watershed-game-dirty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Watershed Game<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAn interactive game for 3rd grade students and older who want to learn about the watershed.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/water-resources-grants-financial-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water Resources Grants &amp; Financial Assistance<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMassachusetts Department of Environmental Protection\u2019s financial assistance options are available for drinking water, wastewater, septic systems, wetlands, and watersheds in Massachusetts.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fns-prod.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/cn\/SP49_CACFP18_2016os.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National School Lunch Program: Water Requirements<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nThe United States Department of Agriculture requires that schools participating in the <a href=\"https:\/\/fns-prod.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/cn\/NSLPFactSheet.pdf\">National School Lunch Program<\/a> make free, potable water available in meal-serving areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/becausewater.com\/grants-water-bottle-filling-stations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BeCause Water<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nBeCause Water finds solutions to promote water consumption and has helped many schools get access to water including a<a href=\"http:\/\/becausewater.com\/ultimate-guide-fundraising-water-bottle-filling-stations-schools\/\"> Fundraising Guide for Water Access in Schools<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ma-marine-ed.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Massachusetts Marine Educators<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nMassachusetts Marine Educators provide resources in marine environmental education, STEM education, Ocean Literacy Standards, and other relevant topics of interest to formal and informal educators. They host several events each year for both students and educators, and publish a quarterly journal.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/watersense\/watersense-kids\"><b>EPA WaterSense Program<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nEducator resources and kid&#8217;s activity on water conservation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/stellwagen.noaa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nResources on this site can help teach students to develop responsible environmental behavior to better care for our oceans, focusing on this special resource off the coast of Massachusetts.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/guides\/water-conservation-for-educators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Massachusetts Water Conservation for Educators<\/a><\/b><\/strong><br \/>\nHelp students become more aware of water as a precious natural resource and learn about ways they can take an active role in conserving it. This website contains a series of ideas, activities, programs and materials about water conservation for all grade levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"hww\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Household Hazardous Waste<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mwra.com\/02org\/html\/sti.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mass Water Resources Authority (MWRA)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMWRA educational guides contain hands-on activities for a range of topics and grade levels and are supported by free teacher workshops.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mwra.com\/publications\/hhw2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;A Healthy Environment Starts At Home&#8221;<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nMassachusetts Water Resources Authority&#8217;s guide to reducing our use of household hazardous products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Mercury\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Mercury<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/dep\/toxics\/stypes\/hgres.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MassDEP Mercury Resources<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA wealth of resources on mercury for teachers and students.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/epa.gov\/mercury\/schools.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA&#8217;s Schools and Mercury<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nInformation about how to reduce the hazards of mercury on children&#8217;s health, avoid chemical liabilities, develop planning tools and establish collection programs for mercury.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.newmoa.org\/prevention\/mercury\/schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NEWMOA&#8217;s Getting Mercury out of Schools and Communities<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA comprehensive guide to identifying common sources of mercury in schools and how to replace mercury-containing items with safe substitutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cetonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Mercury-flyer-2012-CET.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Mercury in our Environment &#8211; Problems and Solutions&#8221;<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cetonline.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for EcoTechnology<\/a>&#8216;s fact sheet about the effects, solutions and ways to prevent mercury exposure.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/dontmesswithmercury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Don&#8217;t Mess With Mercury<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA mercury spill prevention initiative for schools with informative resources on mercury for teachers and students from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Kids\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Kids<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA&#8217;s Student Center<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Information and games about all things environmental.<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eere.energy.gov\/kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOE&#8217;s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Kids Saving Energy<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nEnergy activities and facts for kids.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kids.nationalgeographic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Geographic Kids<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAn interactive site that offers many ways to explore the world around us.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fns-prod.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/f2s\/FarmtoPreschool.pdf\">Farm to Preschool Fact Sheet<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe fact sheet provides information about local food and learning in early child care and education settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mafoodformakids.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Massachusetts Food for Massachusetts Kids<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nStatewide advocacy effort working to help schools maximize equitable access to meals at school, maximize the use of locally grown foods, provide meals that are culturally connected to diverse student populations, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"High\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>High School Students<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA&#8217;s High School Environmental Center <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThis site will inform you about environmental issues and help you protect the environment.<br \/>\n<a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Educators\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Educators Organizations<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenschoolsalliance.org\/home\">Green Schools Alliance<\/a><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/strong>Empowers student environmental leaders with the skills, knowledge, and tools to address climate change and create healthy and sustainable schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/naaee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nProvides a variety of resources for educators that include information about environmental education organizations, materials, events, employment opportunities, awards, and grants programs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.neeea.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New England Environmental Education Alliance (NEEEA)<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nPromotes quality environmental education across New England in partnership with the state environmental educational organizations.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/massmees.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Environmental Educational Society (MEES)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMEES provides tools for environmental educators, including an annual conference in March, the MEES Observer newsletter, massmees.org, and sponsorship of Project WET.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massscienceteach.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST)<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nProvides resources, annual conference and educational information for science teachers in Massachusetts<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>NSTA is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching in all age levels. Members are able to access NSTA&#8217;s books and journals, find out about conferences and professional development opportunities, as well as stay informed about relevant news and events.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.farmtoschool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Farms to Schools<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThese programs connect schools with local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing health and nutrition education opportunities that will last a lifetime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"School\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>School Fundraisers<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/recyclingworksma.com\/recycler\/american-paper-recycling-corp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Paper Recycling &#8211; American Paper Retriever<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nAmerican Paper Recycling, formerly Abitibi Paper Retriever, offered a service promoting recycling of paper, cardboard, aluminum cans and plastic bottles to schools. However, we have recently learned that this company is unable to continue providing free paper recycling collection service. They have partnered with E.O.M.S. Recycling to remove the collection bins from your property by request at no cost. Contact E.O.M.S. directly for further information at <strong>508-587-9686<\/strong> or <a href=\"mailto:amarhoffer@eomsrecycling.com\">amarhoffer@eomsrecycling.com<\/a> if you have an American Paper Retriever collection container at your school.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baystatetextiles.com\/massachusetts-school-box-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bay State Textiles<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers School Box Program to collect donated clothing, shoes, and linens to raise money for your school.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpsy.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Helpsy<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers collection boxes to collect donated clothing, shoes, accessories, and books\/CDs\/DVDs to raise money for your school.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catiescloset.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSamantha.Salvatore%40cetonline.org%7C4c8a1e8b4baa4ef46a9108da3d8d2add%7C5f5e36cf01bd41c6a664d9106ae4b2a2%7C0%7C0%7C637889973787229946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ScxEwg9cjoWcowptie06wYbOANF9f7BAHWeKrP6tgRM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catie&#8217;s Closet<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nCollects clothing and toiletries from the public and sets up a \u201csafe, discreet place\u201d for students to access supplies like feminine care products, clothes, etc. They are at 100+ schools in Merrimack Valley, Boston, and Western MA and have a map of all their locations\/schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bag2school.ca\/how_it_works.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bag 2 School<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers fundraising collections of clothes, soft toys, bedding, drapes, belts, purses, and shoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.motherearthfundraising.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mother Earth Fundraising<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenraising.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a>Mother Earth Fundraising carries a variety of eco-friendly products to help your school or non-profit organization &#8216;Raise Money Responsibly.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/letsgogreen.biz\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Let&#8217;s Go Green<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nLet&#8217;s Go Green offers a fundraising option that allows students to get involved with helping the environment at a grassroots level.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fundingfactory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Funding Factory<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Consolidate school fundraising programs under one roof by recycling empty laser and inkjet printer cartridges and\/or earn commissions by shopping online.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recyclingadvantage.com\/how_to_earn_cash_through_recycling\/school_recycling_fundraiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycling Advantage<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Recycling Advantage is a program by Advantage Cartridge not only recycles but they have many programs for schools and non-profits to actually make money doing fundraisers.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.terracycle.net\/brigades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terracycle <\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nEarn money for your school by collecting used food containers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Contests\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Contests &amp; Awards<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maenvirothon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Envirothon<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe natural education program for high school students. Teams of five students represent their organization in a state-wide competition testing their knowledge about various environmental issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/eelink.net\/pages\/Student+Award+and+Grant+Programs+%28Environmental+Topics%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Student Award and Grant Programs <\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA list of environmental award program opportunities for students and teachers.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/eea\/grants-and-tech-assistance\/education-and-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Secretary\u2019s Awards for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education<br \/>\nCommonwealth Awards<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs award program for excellence in energy and environmental education.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/projectgreenschools.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project Green Schools<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nProject Green Schools is a membership program for students, educators, and administrators to engage in environmental and STEM education, service projects, and green initiatives. Their <a href=\"http:\/\/projectgreenschools.org\/mari-green-student-of-the-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MA\/RI Green Student of the Month<\/a> recognition program celebrates outstanding youth-led environmental projects and initiatives by selecting three Green Students of the Month. Project Green Schools\u2019 <a href=\"http:\/\/projectgreenschools.org\/2019-green-difference-award-nominations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Difference Awards<\/a> recognizes students, schools, teachers, business, government, and community groups for green and sustainable practices.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefurnituretrust.org\/2020-eco-carpentry-challenge\">Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Furniture Trust\u2019s Annual Eco-Carpentry Challenge asks students to demonstrate their creativity and commitment to recycling by converting donated office furniture into repurposed products.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/barronprize.org\/apply\/\">Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes recognizes outstanding young leaders, ages from eight to eighteen who have made a significant positive impact on people, their communities, and the environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eversourceinschool.com\/challenge\/\">Eversource Challenge<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Eversource Challenge is a program for K-12 students living in Eversource electric communities. The Challenge invites students to showcase their knowledge of saving energy, energy-efficient technologies, and sustainability through various assignments.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/education\/presidents-environmental-youth-award?utm_content=&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_name=&amp;utm_source=govdelivery&amp;utm_term=\">President&#8217;s Environmental Youth Award<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe US Environmental Protection Agency honors a wide variety of projects developed by young individuals, school classes, summer camps, public interest groups, and youth organizations, to promote environmental awareness.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rootsandshoots.org\/minigrant\">Roots and Shoots Mini-Grants<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Jane Goodall Institute manages the Roots and Shoots mini-grant program to start, support, or celebrate the service campaigns of schools or students.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.captainplanetfoundation.org\/grants\/ecosolution\/\">Captain Planet Foundation ecoSolution Grants<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nGrants of up to $2,500 are available to help support environment-focused, project-based activities performed by the next generation of environmental stewards and change-agents.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plt.org\/resources\/greenworks-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project learning Tree GreenWorks Grants<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nProject Learning Tree offers GreenWorks! grants up to $1,000 to schools and youth organizations for environmental service-learning projects that link classroom learning to the real world.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.saferbrand.com\/articles\/how-to-start-a-school-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Safer School Garden Grant<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Safer School Grant program provides the opportunity to schools starting a garden and can apply for a $500 grant. The grant page also has resources on \u201cHow to Start a School Garden\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trex.com\/recycling\/recycling-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TREX Plastic Film Recycling Challenge<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Plastic Film Recycling Challenge is for K-12 schools across the country to promote recycling plastic film at schools. The challenge begins each year on America Recycles Day, November 15, and lasts until April 15.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wholekidsfoundation.org\/programs\/school-gardens-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant Program<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Whole Kids Foundation grant program provides $2,000 monetary grants to K-12 schools and non-profit organizations to turn outdoor spaces into hands-on learning gardens that connect kids with food.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsgardening.org\/2019-youth-garden-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Youth Garden Grant<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Youth Garden Grant supports school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for students and their communities. 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Participants are encouraged to sign a pledge committing to energy-related changes, which are tracked and converted into carbon savings. Participating schools receive grants of up to $5,000. A handbook on hosting a Cooler Communities Fair is available <a href=\"https:\/\/coolercommunities.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"anchor\" name=\"Events\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Environmental Events<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greeneducationfoundation.org\/greenweek.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Green Week<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nProvides educational resources that promote sustainable, impactful pro-green habits and practices in children, families and communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthhour.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Earth Hour<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nJoin communities, businesses and governments around the world by turning off your lights for 1 hour in March.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/keepmassbeautiful.org\/what-we-do\/litter-prevention-cleanup\/great-massachusetts-cleanup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Great Massachusetts Litter Cleanup<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nKeep Massachusetts Beautiful sponsor this annual statewide litter cleanup that takes place during April and May each year.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthday.org\/earthday\/http:\/www.earthday.org\/earthday\/\">el D\u00eda de la Tierra<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nEarth Day, celebrated April 22, encourages people from around the globe to participate in an environmental movement. Toolkits, media guides, teach-in\/event registration along with many other resources can be found on the Earth Day website.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/earthday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA&#8217;s Earth Day Website<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nOffers many tips and fun ways to protect the environment and your health every day.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neefusa.org\/environmental-education-week\">National Environmental Education Week<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nEnvironmental events and projects take place each April 23-April 29, across the country in classrooms, after-school clubs, parks, aquariums, museums, and other formal and informal educational settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arborday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arbor Day Foundation<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\nArbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance on April 24th that encourages tree planting and care.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/compostfoundation.org\/icaw\">International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>The Composting Council Research &amp; Education Foundation organizes the ICAW the first week in May each year. 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