Eco-Schools

Ontario Schools Protect Greenbelt’s Biodiversity and Native Plant Species through EcoSchools Program

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Jeudi, mai 30, 2024
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TORONTO, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EcoSchools Canada’s Take Action in the Greenbelt program provides resources for schools across Ontario to learn about native plants and biodiversity.

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  • TORONTO, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EcoSchools Canada’s Take Action in the Greenbelt program provides resources for schools across Ontario to learn about native plants and biodiversity.
  • This year, the Foundation’s continued support of the program has allowed 131 schools from 50 school boards to take the Greenbelt Biodiversity Action – created to support students in understanding biodiversity and provide funding to plant native species in their community.
  • The grant received 83 submissions and 14 grants were awarded to schools on or in close proximity to the Ontario Greenbelt.
  • “As Ontario grows, and pressure on biodiversity corridors increases, we need to provide education about native plants and opportunities to support biodiversity right in our communities."

Herbal Essences, Head & Shoulders and Native Unite to Support EcoSchools Canada in Advancing Environmental Education and Empowering Student Leaders

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024
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TORONTO, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Procter and Gamble's (P&G) hair care brands Herbal Essences, Head & Shoulders and Native have partnered with EcoSchools Canada which includes a $100,000 donation to support environmental education and leadership in schools.

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  • TORONTO, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Procter and Gamble's (P&G) hair care brands Herbal Essences, Head & Shoulders and Native have partnered with EcoSchools Canada which includes a $100,000 donation to support environmental education and leadership in schools.
  • EcoSchools Canada is a non-profit organization endorsing environmental leadership and climate action in schools.
  • "P&G is thrilled to collaborate with Walmart Canada and partner with EcoSchools Canada to promote environmental education in schools and stores.
  • And by supporting a wonderful organization like EcoSchools Canada, more students will have the opportunity to become environmental leaders".

LG LAUNCHES VULNERABLE & ENDANGERED SPECIES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN TIMES SQUARE

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Mardi, avril 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heralding the arrival of Earth Day 2024, LG Electronics, unveiled today a 3D anamorphic experience on its Times Square billboard in New York City highlighting vulnerable and endangered species.  The LG Endangered Species Series, which will run throughout 2024, features partnerships with Discovery Education and the National Wildlife Federation focused on educating students K-12 on conservation initiatives.

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  • The LG Endangered Species Series, which will run throughout 2024, features partnerships with Discovery Education and the National Wildlife Federation focused on educating students K-12 on conservation initiatives.
  • Unveiling on its dynamic Times Square billboard, LG Electronics will introduce a digital out-of-home (OOH) campaign showcasing anamorphic content that will highlight some of the world's most vulnerable and endangered as well as recovered species in need of ongoing protection.
  • Through partnerships with global edtech leader Discovery Education and the National Wildlife Federation, LG will host a K-12 educational series about vulnerable and endangered species tied to the Time Square billboard.
  • The LG Endangered Species Series will provide K-12 students with a deeper understanding of the unique qualities of endangered animals, and the role they play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem while fostering an appreciation of what makes each species special.

Student Leaders of ASEAN Countries and Japan Leading the Way Against Marine Plastic Waste and Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow “The ASEAN-Japan Young Environmental Leaders’ Network (AJYELN) Launch Ceremony"

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Vendredi, septembre 15, 2023
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The launch will officially introduce the 37 young fellows who were competitively selected among hundreds of applicants from all ASEAN Member States and Japan.

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  • The launch will officially introduce the 37 young fellows who were competitively selected among hundreds of applicants from all ASEAN Member States and Japan.
  • Since 2020, the AJC has launched programs addressing marine plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions in ASEAN and Japan.
  • Following this, the "ASEAN-Hiroshima Eco-School for Marine Plastic Waste Education" and "ASEAN-Japan Eco-School for Marine Plastic Waste" were conducted, implementing the fellows' recommendations in the Declaration.
  • Target: Elementary and High School students and teachers in ASEAN countries and Japan; anyone interested in marine plastic issues.

One million students set to take climate action with Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation and EcoSchools Canada

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Jeudi, janvier 26, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFT) joins forces with EcoSchools Canada to engage one (1) million students in CFT’s School Smart Fundraising Forest program.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFT) joins forces with EcoSchools Canada to engage one (1) million students in CFT’s School Smart Fundraising Forest program.
  • With a national presence, the CFT and EcoSchools Canada partnership is set to become one of the most impactful nature-based climate action programs for schools across Canada.
  • By joining forces with EcoSchools Canada, Canadas Forest Trust Corporation is enabling more of them to make a true impact on our planet.
  • - Ryan Dyment, Co-Executive Director, EcoSchools Canada
    Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation and EcoSchools Canada’s partnership provides Smart Forest Fundraising programming for K-12 students across Canada.

Orion Engineered Carbons Funds The Eco Schools Project in South Africa  

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Jeudi, octobre 15, 2020
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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black with a facility in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, today announced that it has funded The Eco Schools Project.

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  • HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black with a facility in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, today announced that it has funded The Eco Schools Project.
  • "Our commitment to sustainability and being a good citizen in the communities we serve is a core value of Orion.
  • Funding this project is a perfect opportunity to support educators in South Africa tasked with improving school curricula related to environmental learning, enabling students to achieve their full potential and a sustainable future," said Corning Painter, Chief Executive Officer of Orion Engineered Carbons.
  • The Eco Schools Project is part of the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) International School Programmes.