Resident Donations of Recyclebank Points Fund Green School Projects The City of Rochester Hills, in partnership with Recyclebank, is proud to announce that nine Rochester Hills schools received a total of $16,000 in green grants through the Recyclebank Green Schools Program. This program allows schools to educate and motivate students to promote a more sustainable, greener lifestyle. The City of Rochester Hills and Recyclebank have been partners since 2008, and since 2011, Rochester … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Schools Receive $16,000 Through Green Schools Program
Last Chance to Turn Your Trash into Cash for Our Schools
Only a Few Days Remain for the 2017 Green Schools Program The deadline for residents to turn their trash into cash through the annual Green Schools program is coming to a close. This year, 12 schools submitted projects to make their students' green dreams a reality. Eco clubs, PTAs, teachers, and individual students across the community work together to design environmentally friendly class projects. University Hills, for example, has benefited from the Green Schools program the … [Read more...]
Donate your Recyclebank Points to Rochester Hills Green School Finalists
City Encourages Residents to Donate Recyclebank Points for Projects From now until March 15, Recyclebank members can donate points to schools of their choice with just a few clicks. Rochester Hills schools have been longtime participants in Recyclebank’s Green Schools Program. To date, over $50,000 has been awarded to Rochester Community Schools to implement projects ranging from outdoor learning centers, recycling bins, water refilling stations, and more. This year, 11 Rochester … [Read more...]
2 Rochester schools win ‘green’ grants
Through March 15, Rochester Hills residents who participate in the Recyclebank program can donate their earned points to help two local elementary schools receive a Green Schools Grant. Long Meadow and University Hills have been selected as Recyclebank Green Schools and are competing with 27 others across the United States. Recyclebank will give the schools $1 for every 250 points donated up to $2,500. Part of the money will be matched by Domtar, a national paper company. “This is the … [Read more...]