Eco-Leaders Spread the Love For the Planet!

Long time Grades of Green student Eco-Leader, Soren, made waves this month by visiting Ridwell’s waste sorting facility in Van Nuys, California. Throughout the past couple of weeks, Soren has been organizing a waste collection program at Crescenta Valley High School to mitigate recyclable waste from entering landfills. With support from the school and his friends, Soren was able to collect large bags of waste that were then delivered to Ridwell to recycle properly. Soren will be continuing his incredible passion for the environment by attending the MAD Symposium in Copenhagen where he will be the youngest participant tackling the intersection of food and sustainability.

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RISE Up For a Sustainable Future

Through Grades of Green’s RISE Climate Solutions Campaign, students have been taking action across the globe on a variety of environmental projects to support their community. In preparation for Earth Month, students across the globe want to share how they are taking action towards a clean, sustainable environment for years to come.

2024-2025 RISE CSC Student Videos

At the end of May, students around the world will submit their projects to a panel of judges who will select the winners of our RISE Eco-Grants, sponsored by LAcarGUY. If you would like to see the impact of our students, let us know if you would like to be a judge by clicking the button below!

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Meet Our College Corps Fellow, Justyne!

Meet our College Corps Fellow, Justyne Arreola! Justyne is a fourth-year UCLA student majoring in psychology who is a passionate environmentalist and community service member. As a first-generation college student, she has always wanted to make a difference in her community. From organizing eco-events in high school to her current work at Grades of Green, she hopes to inspire students to take action and empower them to become our leaders of tomorrrow. Working with Grades of Green has given her the opportunity to strengthen her public speaking skills and deepen her commitment to environmental advocacy.

With a background in coaching, Justyne enjoys working with children and is considering a future in teaching or law. She believes in the power of education to inspire change and encourages students to be themselves and take care of the planet.

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Sparking Student Action with LAUNCH Lessons

Grades of Green’s LAUNCH program provides over 40 step-by-step Eco-Lessons that include instructions, videos, and resources giving teachers and students the ability to take action on climate issues. LAUNCH is perfect for educators looking for ready-made NGSS aligned, hands-on Eco-Lessons to implement in classrooms, clubs, after school or in the community. This month we want to feature our Less is More Eco-Lesson to share how you can reduce your consumption during Valentines Day!

Eco-Lesson of the Month

Did you know that the most sustainable product is the one you never buy? In Grades of Green’s Less is More Eco-Lesson, you can explore the power of mindful consumption and how small changes can make a big impact on the environment. You’ll learn about the resources that go into making everyday items and discover creative ways to reduce, reuse, and rethink their purchases.

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Sharing the Love with Verte Supporters!

As we move into February, we’re thrilled to invite partners and sponsors to join us in advancing K-12th environmental education. To all who have supported Grades of Green over the years, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you! We look forward to continuing this journey together towards creating a greener future, and making Verte 2025 our most impactful year yet!

Thank You to Our 2024 Verte Event Sponsors!

Stay tuned for Grades of Green's 15th year anniversary of impact at the upcoming fall Verte event! Are you ready to be part of the change? Contact Dr. Lê to be an impact partner at this year's gala at kelleyl@gradesofgreen.org.

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