Tag: Zero Waste Schools program
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Growing Trend: Sustainable Science in New York City Schools
by Megan Nordgrén While the federal government currently eschews all mention of climate change, more and more New York City schools are embracing sustainability education. One such opportunity for a solid STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program is turning students into urban farmers, as they learn the mandated science standards. The Greenhouse…
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Striving Towards Zero Waste in New York City Schools
by Megan Nordgrén As New York City’s public school students get back to the classroom on Sept. 8, students in 100 of these schools will see some changes to how they dispose of their waste. Included in a pilot program, these newly-designated Zero Waste Schools are being set up as models for recycling and…