Going Green

Submitted by coquille on July 24, 2008 - 14:34.

I registered my school with the Go Green Initiative awhile ago after finding out about them while applying for a NYSAR3, the New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling, grant. I now receive newsletters about their different initiatives, such as reducing the number of photocopies made in schools.

I recently contacted them because I've spoken with various NYC teachers who have mentioned they've also registered with Go Green. I asked them how many NYC schools have registered and how registered schools can connect. They said over 250 schools are registered in New York (I'm still wondering how many have registered in NYC) and these schools have access to a private online forum where they can connect and share ideas. Apparently, new schools are invited monthly to join. I don't remember this option, but I'm going to get signed up. I'm interested in how to more effectively collaborate NYC Go Green schools.

They also said they're connected with New York State through their partner, NYSAR3. Apparently, NYSAR3 guides them on what issues to support in NY.

Go Green's annual conference on greening schools, 2008 Earth Summit, is taking place in Syracuse, NY this year on Oct. 17-18. You can register now. Jet Blue flights out of JFK are affordable. Is anyone interested in attending?

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