EnviroSmart Schools

The Catawba College Center for the Environment is excited to share updates in the NC Green Schools Program that will benefit your school, teachers, and students.
The NC Green Schools Program has been rebranded as the EnviroSmart Schools Program. We will continue to recognize PreK-12 schools that achieve levels of Commitment, Achievement, and Excellence in Sustainability through active participation, applied research, and innovation.

It’s Sustainable Thursday!
Reduce your energy use!! While your rooms, classrooms and hallways should be well-lit, there are ways that you can reduce your energy use. One of the best and easiest ways is by turning off all computers before leaving for the day, rather than setting them to sleep mode!!

Demonstrate that being green matters. Set the standard in your school and encourage your students to go green at home and in the community!

How does food connect to social justice? And what does that have to do with school lunch? Krystal Oriadha, the Senior Director of Programs and Policy for the National Farm to School Network, speaks about it on the Raising Kale podcast by The Food Literacy Center. Check it out!

Sn 1, Episode 3: Krystal Oriadha - Food Literacy Center How School Lunch Creates Racial Justice