(Boston, MA) 48 Massachusetts students were recognized by state environmental officials for their environmental actions including Miriam Robinson from the Greenfield and Ashley Fogle from Northfield. The students are part of the ‘Green Team’, and environmental education program that is currently comprised of about 60,000 students from 243 schools across the state. This year’s prize winners received eco friendly items such as reusable snack bags, straws, and certificates for garden supplies.
“The Healey-Driscoll Administration is implementing ambitious climate and environmental goals to help build a more sustainable future for the next generation. It is never too early to join with our students and educators to teach sustainability on our way to a healthier Massachusetts,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “I congratulate all of the Green Team teachers and students. They showed outstanding leadership and initiative during the past school year to raise environmental awareness and promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting in their schools, homes, and communities.”