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This year, EcoSchools Canada partnered with the Carton Council of Canada to launch a new video on proper carton recycling in schools. The video, available in English and French, features EcoTeam members from The Toronto French School as they explore tips and best practices for responsibly disposing of beverage cartons.

EcoSchools Canada announced yesterday certification results for the 2021-22 school year. 1,062 schools across Canada have been certified as EcoSchools or recognized as Participants in recognition of their environmental achievements.

On April 21, 2022, EcoSchools Canada helped run From Awareness to Action, a livestreamed event discussing the importance of youth and business engagement in combating climate change.

Read our new report highlighting how participation in the EcoSchools program is enabling school communities to take climate action by measuring their individual and collective greenhouse gas emissions and impacts.

We are excited to announce the launch of Project 2050: Climate-friendly habits to change the world! This national movement, powered by Earth Rangers in partnership with EcoSchools Canada, is about connecting youth with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle climate change.

We are so impressed by the number of students and their school communities who were committed to environmental action throughout this challenging year. We’re thrilled to announce 747 schools across Canada took action as part of the EcoSchools certification program in 2020-21.

On April 1, 2021, students, teachers, workplaces, and families from across Canada came together to celebrate National GOOS Paper Day.

We’ve teamed up with the Carton Council of Canada to create three new resources loaded with tips, strategies, and best practices for establishing a robust and successful recycling program at your school.

As both a thank-you for schools that have already registered, and as encouragement for schools who have yet to take the leap, we’ve come up with a special offer.