Shelter Island Home Getaway Donated By: Keith Granet and Jon Vaszauskas$15,000 This exclusive offer is only available through the generosity of Keith and Jon in support of Grades of Green. All proceeds will go directly to Grades of Green, a nonprofit dedicated to developing the next generation of environmental leaders. Enjoy a 3-night, exclusive stay …
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¡Detén al monstruo de la sequía conservando agua! El agua es esencial para todos los seres vivos del mundo. Esto significa que ahorrar o conservar tanta agua como sea posible es crucial para el mejoramiento de nuestras comunidades. ¡Al cambiar tus hábitos diarios y priorizar la conservación, puedes reducir la cantidad de agua que usas …
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¡Elimina a los vampiros energéticos en tu escuela realizando una Auditoría Energética! Un vampiro energético es un dispositivo que sigue utilizando energía y drena poder incluso cuando está apagado. Utiliza este conjunto de herramientas para descubrir dónde se está desperdiciando energía y qué se puede hacer al respecto para ayudar a mitigar el cambio climático …
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¿Te encantan los árboles? ¡Instala el reciclaje de papel en tu salón de clases! ¿Alguna vez has mirado en el bote de basura de tu salón de clases? ¿Que ves? ¡Lo más probable es que esté compuesto principalmente de papel que puede reciclarse fácilmente para obtener nuevos productos de papel! Reciclar en tu salón de …
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¡Derrota al monstruo de la basura reduciendo tus residuos! Nuestros vertederos se están llenando a un ritmo alarmante, a menudo con recursos que se pueden reutilizar, reciclar, compostar, donar o, mejor aún, ni siquiera usar en primer lugar. Estamos agotando el espacio para depositar residuos en nuestros vertederos. ¡Juega el juego RePENSAR los Residuos y …
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Since 2009, Grades of Green has been mentoring and equipping students with the knowledge and leadership skills they need to create meaningful environmental changes locally and globally. Grades of Green continued to develop its program pathway by beginning the LAUNCH Eco-Toolkit program. Over 37,000 students reached empowered to turn their environmental aspirations into a reality …
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During his time at Whitney High School in Cerritos, California, Kyle became involved with Grades of Green through the Ecology and Wildlife Club at his school. In his initial year with Grades of Green, he took part in the RISE Climate Solutions Campaign, collaborating with Tree Plenish to replenish the paper used at the school …
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Be an Earth Energy Hero by Preserving (or saving) Energy Everyday! When we talk about “Energy” it usually refers to the electricity or power used in homes, schools, offices, and really everywhere! Use this toolkit to discover how to help climate change and (bonus!) save money by saving energy everyday. Within this toolkit, you’ll find …
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Drain Smart to protect our watershed! Yes! You read correctly. In this toolkit, Grades of Green has partnered with the City of Long Beach, to help you learn how to “Drain Smart” and how this small action has a big impact on our sewers and watersheds. Within this toolkit, you’ll find various downloadable resources. For …
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College Corps Fellow Kevin is a first-generation student currently in his third year at Cal State LA. His commitment to service is evident through his role as a College Corps Fellow, where he actively engages in initiatives to positively impact his community. He is currently focused on climate action and motivated to advocate for a …
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