The Green Team THE GREEN TEAM is an interactive educational program that empowers students and teachers to help the environment through waste reduction, recycling, composting, energy conservation and pollution prevention. Participating classes receive certificates of recognition and are eligible to win awards.
RecyclingWorks MA RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is a recycling assistance program funded by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and delivered under contract by the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) that helps businesses and institutions reduce waste and maximize recycling, reuse, and food recovery opportunities.
Change Is Simple Change is Simple teaches sustainability & climate issues to children in a way that lights them up and shows them their own power to make a difference in their world — from their school to their backyard, town, and beyond. Our Mission: Instill lifelong social and environmental responsibility through experiential learning that inspires action for healthy people, planet, & community.
MassRecycle MassRecycle is a pragmatic, statewide non-profit coalition of individuals, municipalities, the waste industry, and other organizations dedicated to improving recycling, organics diversion, and sustainable materials management in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We work on behalf of our members to provide opportunities for connection, educate on strategies to maximize waste diversion, and advocate for better material management policies in Massachusetts.
Keep Massachusetts Beautiful Our Mission: Taking action to make Massachusetts a cleaner, greener, litter-free place to live, work, and play. Keep Massachusetts Beautiful is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the simple idea that “beauty matters.” A landscape littered with trash is anything but beautiful. The most important words in our mission statement are “taking action.” We focus on getting people involved and actively working to improve their communities through community cleanups and beautification projects. We also encourage local business and government leaders to take an active role in these efforts.
Center for EcoTechnology CET believes that each of us has the power to make a difference. The need to tackle climate change and build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy is more urgent than ever. We work with partners throughout the country to transform the way we live and work – for a better community, economy, and environment. For more than 45 years, our innovative non-profit organization has offered practical solutions to save money, increase the health and comfort of our homes, and help businesses perform better.
Seven Generations Ahead - Zero Waste Schools Zero Waste Schools Program works with school staff and students to shift operations and minds towards generating zero waste through source reduction, recycling, composting, and food recovery.
Project Green Schools Developing the next generation of environmental leaders through education, project-based learning and community service. Project Green Schools is finding and supporting tomorrow’s environmental leaders today.
StopWaste (CA) StopWaste offers teaching and learning opportunities for schools that are rooted by the 4Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle and rot (composting). They offer a comprehensive approach, including educational programs, teacher training and technical support for school districts, where students are empowered to engage in 4Rs behaviors, to practice them.in school.and apply them in everyday life.
MA Farm to School Mass. Farm to School strengthens local farms and fisheries and promotes healthy communities by increasing local food purchasing and education at schools.