Center for Green Schools

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council is a global leader in advancing green schools and providing the resources needed to create sustainable, healthy, resilient, and equitable learning environments. We are driving the green school movement by working directly with those implementing sustainability within school systems and offering a wide array of initiatives that accelerate action.

Education & events
Equipping staff to create models of sustainability.

Peer networks
Connecting you with peers to learn and further your work.

Advocacy
Making the case for green schools to policymakers and school leaders.

Research
Producing research and guidance to support school system staff.

Latest news and insights

May 22, 2023

Ways school health and facilities staff can collaborate to address IAQ

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May 19, 2023

Explore summer education on school funding, IAQ and GHG accounting

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May 08, 2023

New national report highlights benefits of hiring K–12 sustainability and IAQ staff

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Apr 21, 2023

On Earth Day, get inspired by Green Apple around the globe

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Apr 18, 2023

Submit a proposal for the Green Schools Conference in 2024

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Apr 13, 2023

Recap: The Advocates, Government and Community Partners track at GSC

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Apr 07, 2023

Recap: The Educators and School Leaders track at GSC

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Mar 31, 2023

School waste collection systems that work

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