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Keep up with the latest happenings in the green schools arena. Check this page often for updates on green schools issues, as well as the impact Green Schools Initiative is having.
Win Tickets to Jack Johnson's October Concert in Berkeley!
The Green Schools Initiative has been chosen as a partner in Jack Johnson's 2010 "To the Sea" concert tour. Johnson's new foundation is donating $500 to each non-profit partner, along with free concert tickets that we will raffle to our supporters to help us raise needed funds. The foundation will also match every dollar donated to the Green Schools Initiative through October 15, up to $2,500!
It's a great time to give!
Manteca Schools Make the Switch to Green Cleaners
Recent research shows that a typical assortment of cleaning products released 457 distinct chemicals into the air. Ordinary cleaning supplies are fouling classroom air with toxic airborne contaminants.
Donate your Whole Foods Bag Credit to Green Schools Initiative!
Support Green Schools Initiative while you shop! Whole Foods Market in Berkeley has chosen Green Schools Initiative to receive a 5¢ donation every time you use your own bag and choose to donate your bag credit to Green Schools Initiative between July 5th and September 26th.
GSI Executive Director Deborah Moore's Greening Work Featured in Womenetics
Deborah Moore was recently featured in an article in Womenetics, a website that "connects and inspires women in their personal and professional lives." "Helping Our Schools Go Green," by Corinne Garcia chronicles Deborah's beginnings in the green schools movement, and offers suggestions for getting started on school greening.
Growing Greener Schools Video
Why do we need green schools? Watch this 2-minute video and you'll be inspired.
Students Mob Pizza Parlor to Promote Greening
Prospect Sierra middle school students recently became the first school group to organize a "Carrotmob." The Carrotmob idea is to gather a group of consumers who buy products to reward businesses for making socially responsible decisions.