Small sustainability effort reaps big rewards. This interesting article is about the Grades of Green program, started at an elementary school in 2008 by four moms, and how it has now become a full program with green activities for students.
Grades of Green is now in 237 participating schools, and some schools have been able to reduce their trash by as much as 90%. It’s a great story about a grass roots sustainability program for students has really taken off. See the article as reported in the Beach Reporter.
About the Author: Lauren Boitel
Lauren Boitel is the Executive Director of ImpactNV, a statewide sustainability NGO convener and coalition builder that drives systemic change around economic, environmental, and social sustainability in the Silver State. Lauren has 12 years of experience as a Sustainability Professional in Southern Nevada and teaches Sustainability & Entrepreneurship for the Lee Business School at UNLV.
