The U.S. Green Buildings Council Partners with Girl Scouts to Create Greener Schools and Communities

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced that they have joined forces to help girls take action to improve the environment and their communities by promoting green schools.

Local Girl Scouts will participate in Forever Green projects as part of USGBC’s National Green Schools Campaign. Girls will team with USGBC volunteers throughout its extensive chapter network to develop and use their leadership skills to significantly impact the environment by working in schools and throughout their communities to save energy, conserve water, increase green space, improve air quality and reduce waste.

“Through our partnership with the Girl Scouts of the USA, we have the potential to reach and inspire millions of girls – America’s future leaders – to impact the way school buildings are designed, built and operated, enabling a healthier and environmentally responsible built environment for future students and teachers,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, USGBC.

To learn more about what Girls Scouts are doing to help better the environment, check out It's Your Planet—Love It! Maybe you'll even find something inspiring to help you make changes in your own community.