Educating Tomorrow

We are focusing on the following initiatives:

Zero Waste

• Establishing comprehensive school-wide recycling programs in all NYC schools
• Bringing back reusable cafeteria trays and eliminating disposable styrofoam trays
• Composting cafeteria waste
• Prioritizing reduction and reuse whenever possible

Environmental Curriculum

• Connecting students with their local ecology through hands-on, exploratory projects
  
• Mandating environmental curriculum and outside learning
  
• Promoting innovative environmental curriculum planning
• Prepare students to enter and create green collar jobs

School Gardening

• Rethinking our school yards as edible space
  
• Helping students understanding where their food comes from
  
• Schools growing their own food
• Greening school roofs
• Connecting school gardens with community gardens
  

Sustainable Energy

• Promoting energy efficiency
• Realizing renewable energy options, such as solar and wind