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Sustainable Schools Initiative 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Us

 Founded by Wilmington, NC parents, the Sustainable Schools Initiative’s mission is to foster green programs in local schools.  SSI has partnered with Keep America Beautiful of New Hanover County and is committed to help new and established environmental committees with their efforts of starting and maintaining green programs in our local schools.  It is our goal to unite school communities and give the needed tools and resources to accomplish the sustainability goals of each individual school.  In doing so, we- along with everyone involved- will foster the development of generations of students becoming good stewards of the earth.

 Topics

Waste Reduction 

Composting

        More topics coming soon!

 SSI Newsletters

       August-September 2008 newsletter

       November 2008 Newsletter

       December 2008 Newsletter

 

 

 Calendar

Find local and global events!

 

 Grant Opportunities

The NC Office for Environmental Education has a great list of grant opportunities. 

http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us/

 The Volvo Adventure Competition  www.volvoadventure.org

WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
The Volvo Adventure - in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme - is an educational programme that rewards environmental activities and the decision-makers of the future.
To enter, you form a team of 2 to 5 members aged 13 to 16 years and perform an environmental project in your local community. You submit the project via our online submission tool before January 31st 12pm, 2009 deadline (CET).
Projects are judged during February / March and the best projects are selected for an all expenses paid trip to Göteborg, Sweden where they can win: 1st place = 10,000 USD, 2nd = 6,000 USD and 3rd = 4,000 USD.
See the registration details and guidelines for more information.

 

Ogden Elementary Green Team

During the 2007-2008 school year, Ogden Elementary started several green programs, including recycling and a Waste-Free Lunch Day. Click here for more info.

Links

Beyond Recycling:  A Waste Reduction Manual for Schools

http://www.p2pays.org/ref/02/01432/01432.pdf

 

Green Cleaning for Schools

http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/104/greenclean

 

Eco Checklist 2007: Green Gear for the Back-to-School Blues

http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/121/backtoschool

 

Green Purchasing

http://www.mercuryinschools.uwex.edu/lib/act/epp.ppt

 

 Sapona Green Building Center

www.saponagreen.com

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