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“We only have one planet and one chance to get it right.”~ Amy, Grade 12, Trinity College School EcoTeam member The Canadian Green Building Council, in partnership with the Global Coalition for Green Schools, has named Trinity College School in Port Hope the ‘Greenest School in Canada,’ tied with Lacombe Composite High School in Alberta. […]

The return to school sparks much interest in how schools reduce waste, especially with growing zero-waste and waste-free movements across the country. Here is some recent CBC coverage that details how EcoSchools help further the 3 Rs.

After you register with Ontario EcoSchools this year, share with your community why you do what you do and how it helps the earth!

It was wonderful to have you at SuperConference last year – come again! If you didn’t make it, here’s where you can find all the info, including what’s new this year, early bird pricing, and how to get involved.

The results are in! Every year we survey our school communities and get valuable insights about the program and on why schools certify. Here are summaries of the top responses.

Hello EcoTeams! Navigate your fall by running one, some, or all of the campaigns below. You can claim many of the activities in your certification application – please review the 2018-19 Certification Guides for full criteria and to see where the activity fits best. International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and […]

Greetings EcoTeams! Start your school year on a high note by running one of these exciting October campaigns. Walk to School month, Waste Reduction Week, and World Food Day, coming soon!

This May, we had the exciting opportunity to visit a record 953 schools across the province and see firsthand all the incredible initiatives and achievements completed in 2017-18.

With support from a vibrant partnership between Ontario EcoSchools and the Halton Environmental Network, schools across Halton region enjoy a successful certification season!