What It Takes to Build a Lower-Waste School Cafeteria
Key Takeaways: U.S. schools waste an estimated 530,000 tons of food annually, costing about $1.7 billion, per the…
November 11Latest in: Sustainability + Wellness
Can Bamboo Help Cool Overheated Schoolyards?
Key Takeaways: Bamboo planters in South London recorded a 7-degree temperature drop in shade vs. full sun, proving…
October 27
School Spotlight: Brooklyn Students May Gain a New Climate Learning Campus
Key Takeaways: Runway Green is developing a climate-focused K-12 campus at Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field on a 60-year…
October 27
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Every day, over 50 million K–12 students walk into schools across the United States. Within these walls, they develop academic, social, and behavioral skills that will shape the rest of…
May 21
From Asphalt to Outdoor Learning: Where Schoolyard Greening Starts
Key Takeaways: Schoolyard greening converts hardscape into flexible outdoor learning spaces using modular planters, native plants and vertical…
October 6
What Yale’s Science Hill Geothermal Project Shows About Campus Decarbonization
Key Takeaways: Yale completed a 263-borehole geothermal field under Science Hill, reaching 850 feet into bedrock to serve…
October 6
The Case for Daylighting in Schools
Key Takeaways: Daylighting in schools supports circadian health, mood and daytime performance, with researchers recommending at least 250…
September 28
Why Recycled Plastic Playground Equipment Is Worth Considering
Key Takeaways: Recycled plastic playground equipment (HDPE panels, molded polyethylene) offers weather resistance, UV stability and low maintenance…
September 28
How LED Retrofits Are Reshaping School Infrastructure
Key Takeaways: LED retrofits at scale cut school energy use by 60% or more and free up millions…
August 28
School Cleaning in 2026: From Upkeep to Accountability
Key Takeaways: School cleaning is a federal and state compliance function starting in 2026, covering air quality, chemical…
August 21
Maplewood Middle School: A New Model for Educational Environments
Key Takeaways: Maplewood Middle School (Menasha, WI, 2025) is the largest net zero middle school in the U.S.,…
July 10