How are you celebrating Earth Hour?

Can you go without electricity for one hour? Everyone surely has at one point or another although it was probably the result of an unexpected power loss. This time, however, it’s part of a plan. That plan is Earth Hour, which is taking place this Saturday (March 29) from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. If you … Continue reading →

Earning, giving back, recycling fundraisers for schools

Raising money for education is a worthy cause and one nearly every school embarks on at some point. Not all fundraisers are created equal, however, in terms of money-raising potential, learning experience and environmental impact. Selling wrapping paper, for example, might help a school raise money but at the cost of the environment. Ideally, a … Continue reading →

Going green to raise green: Eco-friendly school fundraisers

Fundraising for schools and field trips is a useful way to bring in money and introduce students to civic involvement. Unfortunately, some of the most common school fundraisers – like selling wrapping paper and bake sales – aren’t eco-friendly. There’s good news, though – it’s actually quite easy to raise money for your school without … Continue reading →

The History of Earth Day

In April 1970, before hybrid vehicles, emissions standards and even the EPA, an idea was born. Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator representing Wisconsin, was troubled by the devastation of the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Santa Barbara spill hemorrhaged 200,000 gallons of crude oil into the Pacific and cost the lives of … Continue reading →

USAgain’s Earth Month Challenge, Prom Goes Green gives back to students

USAgain is a leader in the textile recycling industry and a big advocate of eliminating textile waste from landfills. You may already know this, but what you may not know is our commitment to giving back to schools and students as we spread the message of textile reuse and recycling. Earth Month Challenge This April … Continue reading →

Earth Month 2012 textile recycling contest is a huge success (Infographic)

USAgain‘s 2012 Earth Month Contest saw over 500 schools compete for cash prizes while collecting reusable clothing and shoes in an effort to divert waste from landfills. Our top winning schools include: Total pounds collected St. Clare School (O’Fallon, Ill.) Sunrise Elementary (Kent, Wash.) Park Avenue Memorial Avenue Elementary (Amityville, N.Y.) Total pounds collected per … Continue reading →