green schools

When the school district launched GreenFutures in 2016, the Northeast Philly school planned to take the green agenda to greater heights. Students tend to vegetables that sit under LED lights while 5th graders write essays on climate change in another...

The Sierra Club released its 9th annual Top 10 “Cool Schools 2015” report. Spoiler Alert: No one in Philadelphia (or PA) broke the top 10. The closest we got? Dickinson College (located in Carlisle, PA) got #16. Most of the Top 10...

Virginia (sometimes Beth) Cain is a Community Outreach Coordinator at Recyclebank.  In her spare time, she brunches locally, relentlessly roots for Ohio sports, laughs at her own jokes and picks up litter with her bare hands.  It’s time again for...

After City Council passed a resolution to encourage Philadelphians to participate in Meatless Mondays, we're seeing the next target: City Schools.  Find out more, after the jump!

I loved school. I can still distinctly remember a song from elementary with the mantra "Reduce, Reuse & Recycle... (which may explain a few things.)Teachers are dedicated individuals who mold our future through their lessons. In honor of our teacher friends & Teacher Appreciation Week (May2-8), we're sharing ways & resources to help our school's teachers educate students about being green: