Hi Alliance Community!   We’re getting ready to take things up a notch and have some fun!  We’re rolling out a new Badge and Points systems to reward our most active users , identify some of our key contributors and highlight the things you do that help and inspire others!   You can see a full breakdown of Badges and Points here , but here are some highlights:   ... more

We recently reached out to Lake Forest Country Day School to get an update on their current sustainability projects. They filled us in on how they combined Design-Thinking, creativity, and curriculum to transform their existing greenhouse into an aquaponics garden. Below are some details on how the greenhouse project initially started and was taken to the next level, and how LFCDS involved their students and community in the process!  more

The universe WANTS you to green your school! When you put an intention out into the universe, the universe responds.  more

Have you ever wondered how to talk to a climate change denier? Have you ever tried to convince someone that climate change is human caused, but just couldn’t get through to him? Most environmentalists (including me) could answer yes to at least one of these questions. Let's discuss how to combat climate change denialism more effectively and break down barriers to communication.   more

In late summer, before the warmth of the day has faded away, a visitor to New Jersey’s Pine Barrens might hear the calls of spring peepers, smell the crisp pine needles scattered across the ground, and maybe even see a heron wade through the cranberry bogs. If they’re really lucky, they’ll also catch a glimpse of one of the Pinelands' several threatened snake species, or spot the tiny flowers of the Pickering’s morning glory or Pine Barrens gentian. All of these incredible species of flora and fauna call the Pine Barrens home. Some of these species cannot be found throughout the rest of the world, and many are under threat from encroaching development and bad management of the area. more

Taking a long weekend?  Be sure to give your facility a break too! more

Human-caused climate change is putting plant life at risk, which in turn threatens global food security and biodiversity. Seed banks, of which there are more than 1,000 around the world, are helping to address these issues. Read on to learn more about the fascinating story behind and importance of seed banks!   more

It’s hard to be an environmentalist in Qatar. Qatar lacks abundant greenery and has a huge carbon footprint, yet doesn’t have a significant economic incentive to shift towards sustainability. But don’t give up hope- environmentalists are needed more than ever!   more

San Francisco Unified School District passed a Carbon-Neutral Schools Resolution this week to help fight climate change!    more

You might look at the title of this blog and think that this is like the question "Why is a raven like a writing desk?" from Lewis Carroll’s character the Mad Hatter. Well, it all has to do with interpretation and perspective. This directly correlates with environmental efforts: its success, supporters, and deniers.   more

Here’s a recipe for excellent garden mulch, enough to nourish the soil to feed a school. Start with 10-15 tons of leaves, gathered during the fall from homes and businesses in the Village of Barnesville. Add cattle and goat manure, stir the mixture, and allow the temperature within the piles to rise. Turn regularly, over several months. There, you’ve ... more

St Luke’s School in New Canaan, CT serves grade 5-12 students across 25 towns in New York and Connecticut. We have many ongoing environmental projects we are focusing on, including our outdoor classroom, vegetable gardens, vertical gardens, a solar powered hydroponic garden and a pollinator garden. Here are some specifics on how we built the ... more

September is a hectic time of month for my family.  We live in the Northeast and school typically starts after Labor Day.  However, the planning for back to school starts much earlier with the “back to school supplies” shopping list. With a kindergartener and a 7th grader, the lists span from crayons to a scientific calculator, as well as tissues, hand ... more

Trying to find humans’ place in the world, I have seen what we have become. I live in Vermont, and the idea of living more sustainably has followed me in my education since I started school. Having this initial green thumb, I have questioned these ideas frequently: will how I live really make a difference? Because of this, I have always been attracted to ... more

As a newly minted college freshman, I have spent the past month learning the ins and outs of a new campus, state, and way of life. Generally, colleges are leaders in sustainability, so integrating green habits into your daily life should be a breeze. Below are several environmental habits I’ve incorporated during my first few weeks of school.   1. Invest ... more

Another school year has begun! There’s likely a flurry of activity at your school as people settle into a new schedule with a full agenda of things to learn and do. If you’re focused on making your school more sustainable and green, you may also have your own list of ideas and goals for the year. Rock on! Yet, while you might be energized and ready to go green, ... more

When it comes to the vegan diet, people are quick to judge. However, many of these assumptions are inaccurate. In order to determine the truth about veganism, I discussed the topic with several of my omnivorous friends, and my mother who has been a vegan for nearly two years.  more

Pine Jog's mission is to develop a community of environmentally conscious learners who value and respect themselves, others and the world we share. We accomplish this through a collaborative effort between our school, the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center and Florida Atlantic University. Pine Jog Elementary provides an eco-friendly ... more

This story was written by Read Barbee, a student at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is private school in Austin, Texas that has provided students with a top-notch education and a strong, supportive community since 1952. First open to students in grades 1-6 in the heart of downtown Austin, the school added a new Upper School ... more

Green Committee Kicks It Up a Notch: Slash Mobs & Waste Drives Raise Awareness Since 2007, the Hingham High School Green Committee has brought together students, faculty, administrators and community members to reduce the environmental impact of the school and raise awareness about environmental concerns. The Green Committee’s programs are ... more