Goodbye Georgia Dome, Hello Atlanta's Newest Public Park

Digital model of Mercedes Benz Stadium

Posted: April 26By Mother Nature Network – Matt Hickman When it opens (knock on wood) this August, Mercedes-Benz Stadium — home of the Atlanta Falcons and host stadium of Super Bowl LIII in 2019 — will be as green as all get-out. From the 680,000-gallon rainwater cistern to the 4,000 solar panels to the three MARTA … Read more

Celebrate Earth Day With English Avenue Article from The Atlanta 100

Earth Day on English Ave logo

Celebrate Earth Day With English AvenuePosted: April 20By The Atlanta 100 Earth Day on English Avenue aims to bring more than 1,000 volunteers to Atlanta’s English Avenue community for two days of clean-up and beautification projects, beginning on April 21, as part of Friends of English Avenue’s year-long 10th anniversary celebration. The Captain Planet Foundation … Read more

Congratulations to the 2017 Green Ribbon Schools!

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U.S. Department of Education honored 45 schools, nine districts, and nine postsecondary institutions around the country for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education. Congratulations to the Georgia schools honored as 2017 Green Ribbon Schools: Gilbert Elementary School Kinchafoonee Primary School Morningside Elementary … Read more

Van Buren Elementary Implements Garden Into Learning

Group of students working in garden

Posted: April 13By 5 news online – Kate Jordan VAN BUREN (KFSM) —  Students at King Elementary School in Van Buren are celebrating their state-of-the-art learning garden. The school received a grant through Captain Planet Foundation during 2016, and it went toward getting their garden started. The foundation has funded more than 2,000 hands-on environmental education projects … Read more