Note: Deleting this account will delete all the post and points associated with the account and school.
The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) promotes a healthy environment through efficient management of the City’s solid waste and environmentally sound long-range planning to handle New Yorkers recycling and garbage.
NYC DOE Office of Sustainability promotes conservation and stewardship through efficient building operations and environmental education for students and staff.
GrowNYC’s Recycling Champions Program works with NYC public schools to create model recycling programs that engage all members of a school community in maximizing waste diversion practices.
Current Contests
Green Team Mini Grants
The New York City Department of Sanitation and Citizens Committee for New York City are awarding up to $500 to school green teams! Grants must be used for green team expenses such as recycling and garden projects, t-shirts/uniforms, school sustainability events, and eco-friendly giveaways. NYC K-12 public schools are invited to apply. The Spring 2018 Application Deadline is Friday, March 23, 2018. For more information, please contact us at schools@dsny.nyc.gov.
A brand new recognition for sustainability efforts, projects and significant improvement in school recycling, chosen by the DSNY Commissioner’s Office
CCNYC’s Team Up To Clean up Contest
Rewards schools that conceive, design, and implement effective cleanup and beautification projects, including school gardens.
MFTA’s Reduce & Reuse Contest
Recognizes and awards creative reuse projects in schools.
RCP’s Super Recyclers Contest
Recognizes and awards exemplary recycling programs in schools.
Zero Waste Schools Challenge
A brand new compliance and data-driven contest specifically for the first 100 ZWS. For more information on the Zero Waste Schools program, go to:
www.nyc.gov/zerowasteschools.
The Zero Waste Schools (ZWS) website is an exciting new social media platform where NYC students and teachers can celebrate what they are doing to protect our environment – and win prizes too!
Teachers must first create an account before their students can begin posting. Teachers can get their school’s unique validation code, which they will need to create their school’s account, by emailing schools@dsny.nyc.gov (include your school name/number and address). Teachers can begin posting as soon as they sign up.
Get started on the contests today! Read the contest pages for more information, and look at the previous winners for great ideas.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES for 2017/2018:
• Submission Deadline: May 11th
• Announcement of Winners: May 28th – June 1st
• Event date: Week of June 18th (Exact date/time/location TBD)
