Here are some of the best ideas in sustainable education from the last couple of years. These ideas are curated by Sustania in its annual guide to innovative sustainability solutions. The guide known as Sustania100 identifies readily available projects, initiatives and technologies at the forefront of sustainable innovation. This is a powerful solutions based resource for investors, business leaders, policy makers and consumers insights. These vetted projects and technologies span from Western innovation hubs to emerging economies.
In 2016 Sustania100 celebrates its fifth year. This years version of the Sustania100 is subtitled ‘Systemic Opportunity’ Sustainia100 has tracked more than 4,500 solutions to date from all over the world. This year’s edition features solutions deployed in 188 countries, and more than half come from small and mid-sized enterprises. Showcasing everything from health solutions that tackle climate change, to renewable energy products that alleviate gender inequality. Below you will find Sustania’s best ideas for education in 2016 and 2015
Education 2016
Digital Platform Sparks Supply Chain Learning
2degrees
Clean-tech Microbusiness Empower Women
The Appropriate Technology Collaborative
Bringing Digital Learning into Any Classroom
BRCK Education
Smart Home Teaches Sustainable Living
Trumpet
Empowering Youth through Food Education
Melting Post Foundation | ICCO Cooperation
Zero-Waste School Cafeterias
Cafeteria Culture
Practical Training and Mentors Spark Entrepreneurship
Educate!
Parental Work Exchange Funds Schools
Maya Universe Academy
Cooperatives Empower Women Weavers
Yayasan Satu Karsa Karya | Jendela Nusantara Media
Women’s Coding School Bridges Gender Gap
Code to Inspire
Education 2015
The fourth annual installment of the Sustania 100 in 2015 was subtitled “Solutions you must know about!” Winners were announced at the Sustainia Award Ceremony at COP21 in Paris, on Dec 6th. 2015.
Citizen Engagement for Voluntary Behavior Change
Seoul Metropolitan Government
Community Mapping for Development in Slums
Map Kibera Trust
Global Labs for Invention through Technology
MIT Center for Bits and Atoms, Fab Foundation
Inspiring a New Generation of Social Entrepreneurs
Teach a Man to Fish
Crowdsourced Labels for Conscious Consumption
OpenLabel
Mobile Solar Computer Classrooms
Maendeleo Foundation
Learning to Value Resources by Swapping Toys
Retoy
Improving Livelihoods through Entrepreneurship
Dharma Life
Learning to Build Towards Disaster Resilience
Build Change
DIY Monitoring for Environmental Accountability
Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science
Make sure to see the article titled, “Comprehensive Green School Information and Resources.”
It contains links to over 325 articles covering everything you need to know about sustainable academics, student eco-initiatives, green school buildings, and college rankings as well as a wide range of related
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