Expand Experiential Learning in Sustainability
Did you know that 1 out of 3 recent college graduates don’t land a job post-graduation?
That's why we're on a mission to make sure that every graduate who wants a job in sustainability, gets one – right when they graduate college. Why? Because youth who want to devote their life to making a difference should have every opportunity to make their dream a reality.
With your help, we can scale our GreenLight Bootcamps to colleges nationwide.
This gives grads a Competitive Edge in the Job Market. Join Us to Advance Workforce Development in Sustainability.
Why Donate?GreenLight Bootcamp is an Applied Learning program for students passionate about sustainability.
Students are partnered with a local business to help the business go green. Across 14 workshops, students gain Mentorship, Experience in the Field, Practical Skills, and Workforce Training. GreenLight Solutions is seeking funding to provide these Career Readiness opportunities to students at colleges nationwide. We plan to serve as the key partner for colleges seeking to transition their student experience from theoretical to Experiential Learning. Our student programs aim to bridge the gap between academia and the workforce. |
|
Together, we can training the next generation for Careers of Impact
Donating to the GreenLight Bootcamps empowers the next generation of sustainability leaders by providing students with invaluable real-world experience to fill their resumes. Through hands-on training and staff support, students follow a structured curriculum that equips them with essential project management skills. Your support enables students to collaborate with local businesses, addressing sustainability challenges and contributing to tangible environmental and social impact.
By contributing, you help cultivate a workforce skilled in sustainability, ensuring a greener future for all.
Join us in making a positive impact on Youth and the Environment.
By contributing, you help cultivate a workforce skilled in sustainability, ensuring a greener future for all.
Join us in making a positive impact on Youth and the Environment.
|
|
|
We need to raise $45,000 to enroll 200 Students in GreenLight Bootcamps for 2025.
This means that a donation of $200 will Gift a Youth Scholarship!
This means that a donation of $200 will Gift a Youth Scholarship!
Our Impact
|
College Student Solutioneers
|
Projects Funded
|
% of alumni discussed GLS experience in interviews
|
Student Success Stories
MEET CHLOE
Food Donations SpecialistChloe spent her entire college career in our program! Her several GreenLight Student-Led Sustainability Projects filled her entire resume with relevant experience in the field.
After graduating, she interviewed for a very competitive position at PepsiCo. During her interviews, her experience with GreenLight Solutions was her #1 talking point. Most sustainability roles require 3+ years experience, but Chloe got the job right out of college! Big congratulations, Chloe! |
MEET SPENCER
Resource Program CoordinatorSpencer completed four Student-Led Sustainability Projects with GreenLight Solutions. Spencer grew his leadership skills through his journey from student Solutioneer, to Project Lead, to Student Chapter Recruitment Lead.
After strengthening his collaborative and problem solving skills at GreenLight Solutions, Spencer achieved a Career of Impact at BRING Recycling. Thank you for being a part of the GreenLight family, Spencer! |
MEET ALYSSA
Circular Economy SpecialistAlyssa is a proud alumna of the GreenLight Solutions, where she completed two projects and served on the Student Chapter Leadership Team. Alyssa gained hands-on experience, practiced her leadership skills, and developed a strong professional network.
These skills and connections she gained through the GreenLight Solutions program led her to her full time position at the City of Phoenix. We're proud of you, Alyssa! |
Testimonials
My experience at GreenLight Solutions provided me with a bank of real work examples to draw on during interviews for internships and my first full-time roles post-graduation." Working with GreenLight has given me the opportunity to gain valuable Leadership, Project Management, and Communication skills. GreenLight's culture creates an infectious air of forward momentum and building one another up! It has given me the opportunity to network with the professionals that are making the sustainability movement move." |
GreenLight Solutions was an incredible experience. Being able to apply what I have learned throughout my studies to a real world scenario was so rewarding! It made me feel as if I was making a positive imprint on the world. The guidance of the staff at GreenLight helped my peers and I deliver a meaningful project, while also improving our knowledge on sustainability issues and networking in the field." I love how GreenLight provides opportunities for people of all levels. Whether you're new to sustainability, or you've been involved in it for years, GreenLight provides networking opportunities that will further your career and engages you relative to your skill level!" |
Starve the Landfill
Your contribution helps us transform events into models of sustainability by reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. Join us in creating a future where every event leaves a positive environmental impact.
Maximize Waste Diversion in Your Community
For Every $1 Donated, 1 lb is Taken Out of the Landfill!
|
Although events have recycling bins, most waste is sent to landfills due to high contamination levels. To address this issue and reduce the environmental impact of landfills, GreenLight Solutions launched the Green Event Services program in 2022. This initiative aims to minimize landfill waste and recover valuable materials from the waste stream by leveraging a large community of volunteers to conduct waste diversion efforts at events of all sizes across the Phoenix-metro area.
Our Green Event Services ensure contamination-free recycling, expands waste diversion streams (Recycling, Composting, Food Donations, and Repurposing), and provides Attendee Education. Without GreenLight Solutions, events divert only about 15% of waste from landfills, whereas GreenLight Solutions' involvement increases this to over 50%. This threefold increase in positive environmental impact significantly reduces the waste footprint of large events. As the only organization offering this service in the Phoenix-metro area, GreenLight Solutions has garnered support from the Cities of Tempe, Phoenix, Mesa, and Local First Arizona. |
|
Why Donate?
GreenLight Solutions is seeking funding to advance zero waste and sustainability initiatives in the Phoenix-metro, Arizona, to divert over 30 tons annually from the landfill. Since inception, the demand for Green Event Services has skyrocketed. The need for adequate capacity, funding, and resources has grown in tandem.
To effectively scale our Green Event Services program, we need the requisite equipment, supplies, and materials. Adequate funding would allow us to purchase these items, significantly increasing the number of events we can service. Another barrier to our expansion is capacity; hiring a part-time Program Coordinator would enable us to manage and grow the program beyond our current limitations. With this support, we could meet the demand for 24+ events per year.
Your donation will help amplify these efforts, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future for our community.
To effectively scale our Green Event Services program, we need the requisite equipment, supplies, and materials. Adequate funding would allow us to purchase these items, significantly increasing the number of events we can service. Another barrier to our expansion is capacity; hiring a part-time Program Coordinator would enable us to manage and grow the program beyond our current limitations. With this support, we could meet the demand for 24+ events per year.
Your donation will help amplify these efforts, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future for our community.
Our Green Team Impact
Testimonials
I don’t know what I would do without GreenLight Solutions. You've changed the game for waste diversion in Tempe. |
I wanted to take a minute to thank GreenLight Solutions. It’s always a pleasure to work with their staff as they take a hands-on approach to divert recyclable items out of the landfill. Their communication before, during, and after the event has been remarkable. With as many events that Tempe hosts, I always look forward to working with them – in hopes of an even more sustainable Tempe. |
Sustainability Success Stories
Mesa MarathonGreenLight Solutions is a proud partner of the Mesa Marathon annually since 2022.
Mesa Marathon is a great example of creative waste stream solutions, showcasing how we customize our solutions for each event we work with. When marathon contestants are running the marathon, they strip off layers of clothing. When the contestants cross the finish line, they're given a towel. Then there is leftover food at the end of the race. Historically, these valuable resources are sent to the landfill; which is why the Green Team donates these materials to those in need! The Green Team served multiple roles: Bin Guards: Educated Attendees on How To Recycle Waste Sorting: Sorted Waste to Maximize Diversion Maintenance: Managed Cleanup, Litter, and Waste Bins Coordination: Organized Waste and Donation Partners Strategy: Led Supplies, Educational Signage, and More
|
Tempe Diablo StadiumThe Tempe Diablo Stadium Spring Training partnership is a great example of our Green Team's scalability.
Since the Green Team's inception in 2022, we have supported up to 2 events monthly, but during Spring Training, the Green Team led 18 events in 5 weeks! Our Executive Director, Ashley, historically served as our on-site Green Team Lead during all events, but this was the first events that new Green Team Leads took the helm: Collins and Alen. This growth in processes, training, and capacity allows our team to have the ability to support multiple events every weekend! The Green Team collaborated with several partners: Legends: Composting with Concessions and Vendors Plan B: Custodial Crew Collaboration City of Tempe: Recycling and Landfill Services R.City: Composting Services Keep Tempe Beautiful: Sponsored the Event And more!
|