Cincinnati’s North Avondale Montessori Elementary Received a Grant from Recyclebank and Coca-Cola Live Positively for Green Schools Program

(3BL Media) Cincinnati, OH - May 9, 2012 - The City of Cincinnati announced today that North Avondale Montessori has reached its fundraising goal and received a grant from the Recyclebank Green Schools program, which awards schools grant money for unique student projects that will green their classrooms and communities. Representatives from the City, Recyclebank and Coca-Cola Live Positively presented the school with a check to fund its green school project, installing a greenhouse. The ceremony was held at North Avondale Montessori and included remarks from Larry Falkin, Director, Office of Environmental Quality, City of Cincinnati, Coca-Cola Live Positively, North Avondale Montessori and Recyclebank.

Schools across the country submitted green project proposals to Recyclebank® in order to participate in the Green Schools program. Recyclebank members donated their points to help fund the schools’ projects, and Recyclebank matched member point donations dollar-for-dollar. A critical program partner is Coca-Cola Live Positively, who helped schools across the U.S. meet their target grant goal and make their green project ideas a reality.

Details of the check ceremony event included:

Who:  

Speakers included:

• Larry Falkin, Director, Office of Environmental Quality, City of Cincinnati
• Kara Fitzpatrick, Recyclebank Account Manager
• Cathy Rafales, North Avondale Montessori
• Robert Baker, Coca-Cola Live Positively Plant Manager of Cincinnati Manufacturing Operations 

What:

Check presentation ceremony was hosted at the school by City of Cincinnati, Office of Environmental Quality, Recyclebank and Coca-Cola Live Positively. Representatives presented North Avondale Montessori with a check of $2,500 for their participation in the Recyclebank Green Schools program. Their Green Plan is to install a greenhouse. 

Where:               

North Avondale Montessori Auditorium

When:                 

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Recyclebank’s rewards-for-recycling program rewards Cincinnati residents with points which can be redeemed for discounts and deals from more than 3,000 businesses in categories ranging from food and beverage to health and beauty, restaurants, entertainment, sports and recreation, apparel, automotive, electronics and more.

To learn more about the Recyclebank Green Schools program, visit www.Recyclebank.com/greenschoolsprogram

Additional Information:

North Avondale Montessori’s Green School Plan is to extend the growing season by installing a greenhouse and two cold frames in our courtyard.  Every classroom will have the opportunity to participate in the greenhouse experience throughout every academic year for hands-on instruction in growing plants and studying natural processes. This program will empower youth in our school by offering them a place to learn about the environment throughout the year and will be shared with the community at large as students use the greenhouse to grow plants and directly interact with nature throughout the year.

Additional speakers at the event included:

• Sue Magness, City of Cincinnati, Office of Environmental Quality
• Sophia Cifuentes, Cincinnati Zoo
• Superintendent Mary Ronan
• CPS Board Members Eve Bolton and Chris Nelms

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