About Grades of Green

Our Vision

Making environmental protection second nature in young minds.

Our Mission

To inspire and empower kids and the broader school community to care for the environment.

Our Initiatives

GoG is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering kids and the broader school community to care for the environment. It consists of five initiatives, supported by various Tools and Activities that help schools implement conservation practices and promote environmental awareness.

Get Involved

making a difference with GoG is fun, easy, free, and can be implemented by everyone: students, parents, teachers, administrators, and anyone who has the passion to make environmental change in schools.

Statistics

Statistics show that greening schools protects our environment, saves money, decreases absences, and increases test scores, yet most schools lack the guidance and resources to produce tangible results. Grades of Green fills the gap.

Trash Redux - In-Class Composting

Trash Redux - In-Class Composting
Did you know every year Americans throw 31 million tons of otherwise compostable food waste in landfills and incinerators, enough to fill 725,000 ice-cream trucks?

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Change your filters!

Did you know that the filters on your furnace and/or air conditioner should be changed every three months? Filters can accumulate a lot of dust, pollen, mold, and other contaminants, which can aggravate allergies or even cause disease. The American Lung Association states that breathing in these particles can irritate the eyes and respiratory tissues and decrease lung functioning.

When the filter becomes clogged with dirt, it causes the furnace to work harder, which uses more energy and ultimately costs you more money. Taking some time to maintain your filters will improve the air quality in your home and save you money.  The best news … it can save 350 pounds of CO2 a year!

What people are saying....

GrandView Elementary

Shelley Benke

School Administrator
Thanks for all you do. When I think about “change” this is probably the biggest, best change I’ve seen at GV in the 30 years I’ve been “associated” with the school (my oldest daughter is 38).

Announcements

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Recycle Rex Recycle Contest

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Press

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Grades of Green Makes the Grade in Heal the Bay Newsletter

 

Awards

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White House Recognizes Two Grades of Green's Youth Board Advisors

Two Grades of Green Youth Board members, Grace and Sam, were nominated by the White House as “Champions of Change.”  A Champion of Change is a young leader who has committed themselves to making their schools and communities more sustainable.  Read more about Champions of Change.

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