NYS DEC Offers Green Schools Challenge Earth Day, April 22, 2008 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in collaboration with the Department of Education announced a new Green Schools Challenge contest to bolster recycling efforts in every school across the state.
The year long competition will see just what schools, all public and private elementary, middle and high schools can do to:
Recycle paper, metal glass and other materials
Buy and promote recycled products, and reuse packaging
Reduce waste and toxins
Conserve water and energy
Jumpstart composting programs
Winners are eligible for prizes and will be announced on Earth Day 2009!