EHT School Cut Waste by 22,000 lbs, Named One of the ‘Greenest’ In the Nation

Congratulations to all in the school community at Alder Avenue Middle School in Egg Harbor Township for placing in the Top 10 greenest schools in the country.

The award was announced today by the National Wildlife Federation, which ranked schools based on their commitment to environmental education, the school community’s work to making the facility more sustainable, and making school grounds more wildlife-friendly.

"These schools are models of environmental education, with students, parents, teachers and staff taking action to strengthen their science, technology, engineering, and math programs by using nature and hands on experiential opportunities to academic achievement,” said Collin O’Mara, president and chief executive officer of the National Wildlife Federation.

...We salute these shining examples of how we can come together to inspire the next generation of conservation stewards and build communities where people and wildlife can grow and thrive."

The National Wildlife Foundation website says Alder Avenue School "has been engaged in creating a healthy, energy-efficient school environment that incorporates environmental and sustainability practices at all grade levels since 2000.

This green flag school has saved 1,305,632 kWh of energy, preventing 20,763 lbs of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere. The school has also cut waste by over 22,000 lbs and has developed a community teaching garden."

Alder Avenue School was the only New Jersey school to make the list and the faculty directing the Eco-friendly measures and the school's community who all did their part deserve our congratulations on their accomplishment!