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Whitney M. Young High School: Green Team
Project Type: Path to Net Zero, Energy Conservation, Indoor Environmental Quality, Waste Reduction, Water Conservation Students: 45 Staff: 5 Mentor: Ajit Naik, Baumann Consulting Location: Chicago, IL Grade Levels: 9th – 12th The Project As a participant in the 2022-23 cohort of the Illinois Green Schools Project, the Whitney Young Green Team counts this year a…
Read MoreRiver Trails Middle School: Green Cafeteria
Project Type: Path to Net Zero, Indoor Environmental Quality, Waste Reduction Students: 70 Staff: 15 Mentor: Jason Meyering, Jason Meyering Architecture Location: Mount Prospect, IL Grade Levels: 6th – 8th The Project As a participant in the 2022-23 cohort of the Illinois Green Schools Project, River Trails Middle School desired to green up their cafeteria space…
Read MoreSolorio Academy High School: Community Green Space & Waste Reduction
Project Type: Path to Net Zero, Habitat Restoration, Native Plant Garden, Outdoor Learning Space, Waste Reduction Students: 25 Staff: 2 Mentor: Jan Clarence Concepcion, HUSArchitecture Location: Chicago, IL Grade Levels: High School The Project Students at Solorio Academy High School developed a plan for improving the campus green space and involving the community in bringing the…
Read MoreGreen Ribbon Schools
Illinois Green Ribbon Schools Illinois Green Ribbon Schools applications are now closed for the 2023/2024 school year. Check out last year’s application form to help you prepare for next year’s submission. 2024/2025 applications will open in winter 2024. Download the PreK-12 School & District Application Download the Postsecondary / Higher Education Application Earn national recognition…
Read MoreWhitney Young Magnet High School: Green Team’s Earth Week
Students: 15 Staff: 2 Mentor: Kitty Knauz & Emily Lanyon Project type: Various Location: Chicago, IL Grade levels: 7-12 Whitney Young worked on a multi-part plan to create sustainable change in the school while educating students and staff about being more environmentally friendly. Students formed a school Green Team to raise awareness among their peers through…
Read MoreLincoln Middle School: Lincoln Goes Green
By Clare Zhang Coming back to Lincoln Middle School in person after a year of the pandemic, sixth grade teacher Melissa Johnson saw this “refresh” as an opportunity to get students thinking about and working towards sustainability goals at school. “Adults have the best intentions, but when you’re working in schools, it should come from…
Read MoreMeet Illinois Green’s 2023 Outstanding Volunteers
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Volunteer Awards! These six volunteers have gone above and beyond in their work with Illinois Green. They will be receiving their awards in-person at the 2024 Annual Meeting on February 8th. Click here to register! We asked each recipient to tell us a little…
Read More18th Annual Emerald Awards for Green Building in Illinois Announced
2023 Awardees Highlight the Impact of Net Zero Action on Communities Chicago, IL — Illinois Green Alliance announced the recipients of this year’s Emerald Awards, dubbed the 2023 Path to Zero Trailblazers, for their ongoing efforts to mainstream net zero buildings in Illinois. The Illinois Green Alliance Emerald Awards were launched in 2008 to celebrate…
Read MoreTEST Copy of Register Your School
Illinois Green Schools Project School Registration School registration is open August 16 – September 29 School Registration Form Program Timeline Program Overview Video We’re here to help! Staff and Green Schools Mentors will always be readily available by phone or email to help! We are here to make this experience fun and impactful for all…
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Illinois Green Schools Project School Registration Registration for the 2023-24 Cohort is now closed. Next year’s application will open in 2024 and be found at the bottom of this page! Program Timeline Program Overview Video Registration Check List Consider the Timeline ILGSP runs each year October – May. Registration for the 2023-24 Cohort is now…
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