2007-2008 Green Schools Challenge Highlights
As we wind down the 2007-2008 Green Schools Challenge, which involved 15 elementary, middle and high schools in South Florida, we are proud to share the following collective accomplishments of participating schools:
- • Conserved over 653,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity
- • Recycled approximately 87,000 pounds of paper
- • Planted 540 native trees
These efforts saved over $150,000 in energy costs and reduced or offset close to 1.2 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. On behalf of Dream in Green and its sponsors, congratulations to the 18,000+ students, teachers and adminstrators who helped achieve these incredible results!
The Story So Far
The Dream in Greensm Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop and implement projects that promote energy conservation and efficiency, environmental sustainability and the use of renewable energy. We were founded to aid the public and private sectors in the response to mounting environmental and energy challenges. We share the conviction that global warming is a reality that presents our society with both an unprecedented challenge and opportunity.
We are currently building partnerships with schools and local government for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, waste and the reliance on fossil fuels. We pursue a multi-pronged approach, including conservation, energy efficient technology and renewable energy.
Dream in Green and Mayor of Miami Join to Promote Earth Hour.
On March 24, 2008, Dream in Green, the Mayor of Miami, Florida, USA, and Miami’s Downtown Development Authority gathered to promote Earth Hour 2008, happening on March 29.
Over 300 guests packed the Sky Terrace at the landmark Bank of America Tower to watch as Mayor Manny Diaz and his daughter, Elisa, turned off the multiple lights of the distinctive, 47-story Tower to encourage Miami’s residents to participate in the upcoming Earth Hour.
The event’s attendees also took a pledge to join millions worldwide who will shut off their lights from 8 to 9 p.m. on March 29 for the Earth Hour event.
Governor Crist addresses DIG's Green Schools
View the address by Gov. Charlie Crist commending Dream in Green's participating Green Schools for their commitment to addressing global climate change and energy security.
Watch it now..
Fox 7 News "Going Green at School"
Fox 7 News features how Dream in Green’ssm Green Schools Challenge is providing educational, economic and environmental advantages to its participating schools in a recently published article. Click on the video button (at the top of that page) to watch the segment.
Back to School the Greener Way
The Dream in Greensm Foundation featured in a news article and video. Read and see it here.
Earth Month - Public Service Announcement
Watch our Earth Month public service announcement, which was made possible by Comcast. Comcast produced the half-minute spot and broadcast it on several cable television networks, including the Discovery Channel, CNN, FOX and MSNBC.
Miami's First Carbon Neutral Event
Dream in Greensm Board Members with Miami Dade Commissioner Pepe Diaz (far left) and City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz (center) at Miami's first carbon neutral Event (photo courtesy of Dr. Rebecca Carter of greenerMIAMI.com). View a slide show of photos from the event.
Dream in Green Directors and MAST Academy's Power Rangers
Dream in Green Directors and MAST Academy's Power Rangers.
View a slide show of photos from the event. Read about the event in the news section.
