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.

R3 - School-Wide Water Reduction

R3 - School-Wide Water Reduction

Did you know if every American turned off the faucet while brushing their teeth, we would save enough water to fill the entire county of San Francisco’s water usage for nearly an entire month?

# 036

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

Ivy Go Green Lunchbox
The Today Show Goes Green with Go Green Lunchboxes!
Giada DeLaurentiis shows how eco-sense and style meet for lunch.

Go Green Lunchbox, one of Grades of Green’s sponsors, was

Press

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Read All About It!
Grades of Green Featured in EMA's Newsletter

GRADES OF GREEN IS INSPIRING AND EMPOWERING KIDS NATIONWIDE TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT!

Awards

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Grades of Green, Waste Management, and the City of Manhattan Beach Win Big!

Congratulations to Grades of Green, Waste Management and the City of Manhattan Beach for winning the prestigious United States Conference of Mayors award for a successful partnership between a public

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