SSMAP Report Now Available
Dive into insights, outcomes, and key learnings from this program.
Where Student Voices Become Environmental Action
Throughout the program, student ambassadors engage in an insightful learning journey where they design and lead sustainability campaigns inspired by CalRecycle’s Recycling Reimagined initiative. By turning these lessons into real community action, students grow into eco-leaders and environmental educators — using Grades of Green as a platform to amplify sustainable messaging, influence everyday habits, and create measurable impact on their campuses and beyond.
About CalRecycle & Recycling Reimagined
SSMAP Ambassadors are equipped with sustainable lessons and training from the best! Check out CalRecycle’s Recycling Reimagined Campaign to see what inspired our ambassadors to create their own social media campaign and create change in their community.









SSMAP Live Program Snapshot (January–May)
Composting & Climate Action
Students learn why composting matters, how to properly sort food scraps, and how to advocate for composting at school and in their communities.
Composting Made Simple
Ambassadors share practical tips to reduce odor and mess, helping normalize composting.
Beverage Container Recycling & Cash Redemption
Students educate peers on how to redeem eligible beverage containers and locate local recycling centers.
Innovative Recycling Methods
Ambassadors explore modern recycling solutions like Reverse Vending Machines and bag-drop programs to increase community participation.
Ditching Single-Use for Reusables
Students lead campaigns promoting reusable containers, bottles, and bags — building long-term sustainable habits.
Follow our SSMAP student ambassadors on their social media accounts to learn how you can take action and create change alongside them!
Region | Student Name | Social Media Handle |
|---|---|---|
NorCal | R Sen | @misha26meesh (TikTok) @eloerct561_ioi (Instagram) @renata-m9b9f (YouTube) |
NorCal | Shaun Zhang | @humboldtrunners |
NorCal | Jade Meza | @humboldtrunners |
NorCal | Ahmad Price | @humboldtrunners |
NorCal | Kate Pringle | @humboldtrunners |
Central | Emily Hoskins | @em.hoskins |
Central | Savannah Taylor | @savy.taylor |
Central | Malina Wong | @ful.field |
Central | Chloe Rogers | @chloe_ssmap |
SoCal | Yenifer Herrera | @yenifer.mov (Instagtam) @jenny5315 (TikTok) |
SoCal | Keira Kato | @kieraa.archives |
SoCal | Isaiah Patrie | @isaiahpastry |
SoCal | Nathan Santos | @nathansm1nd |
SoCal | Vanessa Polk | @queerclimatebaddie |
Region | Student Name | Social Media Handle |
|---|---|---|
NorCal | Shraddha Pallerla | Shraddha Pallerla (LinkedIn) |
NorCal | Anqi Fan | @aqbluewave |
NorCal | Megan Ly | @tomeganly |
NorCal | Ishq Kandhra | @ik.bluewave |
NorCal | Thao Trosien | @rays.ofthebay |
NorCal | Jess Martinez | @rays.ofthebay |
NorCal | Lena Totten | @rays.ofthebay |
NorCal | Isabella Larsen | @rays.ofthebay |
Central | Christian Ascencio | @riverbankyouthcouncil |
Central | Grace O’Brien | @gatewayacademyk12 |
Central | Jordan Nguyen | @recyclepig |
Central | Neha Prabhakar | @recycle_mouse |
Central | Roberto Yepez | @recyclegoat_ |
SoCal | Sadie Kaplan | @animalrescue_club |
SoCal | Maya Wiemann | @sdpollinatormonitoringprogram |
SoCal | Hina Funada | @ssmapbear.h |
SoCal | Jessica Ornelas | @ssmap_jess_ambassador |
SoCal | Joely Kim | @ssmap.joely |
SoCal | Lorelei Davis | @ssmap.lorelei |
SoCal | Jocelyne Fabian | @ecagreenalliance |
SoCal | Briana Sanchez | @bri17o |