Green Ribbon Schools Honored for Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently honored the first-ever Green Ribbon Schools. The list includes 78 schools spanning 29 states and Washington, D.C.
The Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) is a federal recognition program that opened in Sept. 2011. Honored schools exercise a comprehensive approach to creating green environments by reducing environmental impact, promoting health, and ensuring a high-quality environmental and outdoor education to prepare students with the 21st century skills and sustainability concepts needed in the growing global economy.