| 词条 | Four Green Steps |
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| name = Four Green Steps | logo = | company_type = | foundation = 2008 | founder = Bill and Jaye Yarrow | location = Montreal, Quebec, Canada | area_served = Worldwide | industry = Education, Eco-friendly products, News | revenue = | operating_income = | net_income = | assets = | equity = | market cap = | products = | url = fourgreensteps.com | website_type = | language = | advertising = | launch_date = | alexa = | URL = }}Four Green Steps is an internet environmental organization based in Montreal, Quebec.[1] The organization was founded in 2008 by Jaye and Bill Yarrow. The business has been active for three years, but the official launch was held in October 2011.[2] The organization consists of four sections: School Program, Community, Marketplace and InfoZone.[1] Four Green Steps contains information on various environmental topics such as green living, sustainable products, and corporate responsibility. The site also provides an environmental curriculum for various schools of different ages.[3][4]...[5][6] The organization celebrated 'Unsolicited Acts of Kindness Week' in August 2012, celebrating by donating used office equipment and pledging to plant a tree for anyone who does a good deed during Kindness Week.[7] ServicesSchool programFour Green Steps school program was developed in an effort to encourage a younger generation to become interested in environmental sustainability.[8][9][10] [11][12][13] The school program is a comprehensive, multipurpose organization dedicated to bringing awareness and solutions to our shared environmental problems.[14] The School Program has a universal curriculum and activities for primary and secondary schools.[15][16][17][18][19]The program features a curriculum of various assignments that will entice students to use their creativity and imagination, learn sustainable habits, take initiative, and develop a sense of environmental responsibility — all while fostering a sense of community and interaction among students the world over.[20][21] The site also offers opportunities for students to share their projects and ideas online as well as compete for incredible prizes.[22] The School Program is offered for free and available in five different languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese.[23] The curriculum's environmental focus includes the following subjects Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Climate Change/Weather, Conservation, Creative Arts, Ecology, Energy, Gardening/Composting, Habitats/Ecosystems, Litter, Nature Awareness, Plants, Pollution, Recycling/Waste Management, Sustainability, Team-building/Problem-solving, Water.[24] It was first launched in October 2009 and was used by 40 schools in 15 different countries that year.[25] They also host an environmental science fair and ‘one-day’ curriculum designed for substitutes or special events. The school program has engaged hundreds of schools in more than 55 countries worldwide.[26][27] CommunityThe Community section is made up of blogs, videos, events and recipes related to the environment. The public can also contribute their own ideas.[28][29] Four Green Steps was an official partner of the LA Green Festival [30] Actor Booboo Stewart and sister Fivel Stewart joined the Four Green Steps team in 2011.[31] MarketplaceThe organization sells products that are certified organic, fair-trade or are listed that they are produced in a more sustainable way. Products include clothing, food, furniture and household products.[28] Four Green Steps launched their marketplace at the Los Angeles Green Festival in October 2011 [32] InfoZoneThe Infozone contains articles discussing environmental issues in various subject areas including science and technology, business and world news.[33] ReceptionEthical products and services are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the United Kingdom where $12 billion ethical products were sold in 2008.[34] As of August 10, 2010, there are schools in 72 different countries registered for Four Green Step’s School Programs.[25] The School Program is also recognized by the New Zealand Ministry of Education.,[15] as well as the state of New Jersey [35] Four Green Steps collaborates with students at universities in Montreal such as McGill University [36][37] and Concordia University [38][39][40] on environmental initiatives and research. They are recognized by ECO Canada as an environmental organization.[41] Booboo Stewart of Twilight [42] and his younger sister Fivel are both involved with Four Green Steps [43]References1. ^1 {{cite web |publisher = The Concordian |author = Nekhim, Valeria |title= "Four Steps" to a "Green" future |url = http://www.theconcordian.com/four-steps-to-a-green-future-1.1077045 |date=2010-01-19}} 2. ^{{cite web|publisher = Westmount Independent |title=Four Green Steps is Bounding to Success |url = http://www.westmountindependent.com/WIv5.12b.pdf |accessdate = 2011-12-13}} 3. ^{{cite web |publisher = The Alternative Consumer |author =The Alternative Consumer |title= Green Diets: the Good, the Bad & the Trendy |url =http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2010/11/23/green-diets-the-good-the-bad-the-trendy/ |date=2010-11-23}} 4. ^{{cite web |publisher = EE in Kentucky|title= Four Green Steps: Making a Difference One Step at a Time |url =http://eeinkentucky.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.37933}} 5. ^{{cite web |publisher = EE in Georgia|title= Four Green Steps: Making a Difference One Step at a Time |url =http://eeingeorgia.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.4863}} 6. ^{{cite web |publisher = EE in Mississippi|title= Four Green Steps: Making a Difference One Step at a Time |url =http://eeinmississippi.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.37931}} 7. ^{{cite web |publisher = PR Web|title= Four Green Steps Presents Unsolicited Acts of Kindness Week |url =http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/8/prweb9742976.htm}} 8. ^{{cite web|publisher = Hawaii Environmental Education Alliance |title=Four Green Steps: Making a Difference One Step at a Time |url = http://heea.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.89929 |accessdate = 2011-01-10}} 9. ^{{cite web|publisher = League of Environmental Educators in Florida |title=Four Green Steps: Making a Difference One Step at a Time |url = http://leef-florida.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.37432&mode=p |accessdate = 2011-01-10}} 10. ^{{cite web|publisher = Kids Gardening |title=Four Green Steps: Making a Difference One Step at a Time |url = http://www.kidsgardening.com/kgn-current.html |date=5-11-11 |accessdate = 2011-05-18}} 11. ^{{cite web|publisher = Environmental Education in Alabama |title=Four Green Steps: Making a Difference One Step at a Time |url = http://eeinalabama.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.37934|accessdate = 2011-11-22}} 12. ^{{cite web|publisher = Environmental Education in North Carolina |title=Four Green Steps: Making a Difference One Step at a Time |url = http://web.eenorthcarolina.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.37430|accessdate = 2011-11-22}} 13. ^{{cite web|publisher = Environmental Education in Tennessee |title=Four Green Steps: Making a Difference One Step at a Time |url = http://eeintennessee.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.37935|accessdate = 2011-11-22}} 14. ^{{cite web|publisher = University of Toronto |title= Environmental and Sustainability Education |url = http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ese/Key_Resources/Websites.html |accessdate = 2011-11-08}} 15. ^1 {{cite web|publisher = New Zealand Education Gazette |title=Four Green Steps School Program |url = http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/Notices/Notice.aspx?NoticeId=613508 |accessdate = 2011-06-13}} 16. ^{{cite web|publisher = Meea.org|title=Four Green Steps School Program |url = http://www.meea.org/curriculum.shtml |accessdate = 2011-06-18}} 17. ^{{cite web|publisher = basef.ca|title=Related Organizations for Young Scientists |url = http://basef.ca/resources |accessdate = 2011-11-07}} 18. ^{{cite web|publisher = Macomb County (MI) School Garden|title= Macomb County (MI) School Garden Initiative's Blog |url = http://macombcountyschoolgarden.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/garden-curriculum-sites-and-resources/ |accessdate = 2011-05-02}} 19. ^{{cite web|publisher = Eeinwisconsin.org |title=Curricula and Resources for Environmental Educators - from most recent to oldest links |url = http://eeinwisconsin.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.2209 |accessdate = 2011-10-24}} 20. ^{{cite web|publisher = environmental education in wisconsin |title= four green steps:making a difference one step at a time |url=http://eeinwisconsin.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.2209 |accessdate = 2011-09-11}} 21. ^{{cite web|publisher = Environmental Education Ontario |title= Greening the Way Ontario Learns |url=http://www.eeon.org/links.php |accessdate = 2012-03-28}} 22. ^{{cite web|publisher = CREEC Network |title= News and Views |url=http://wwwstatic.kern.org/gems/creec/Summer2011NewsandViews.pdf |accessdate = 2012-03-28}} 23. ^{{cite web|publisher = Four Green Steps site |title=School Program |url = http://www.fourgreensteps.com/school-program/ |accessdate = 2011-06-13}} 24. ^{{cite web|publisher = Environmental Education in South Carolina |title= Four Green Steps: Making a Difference One Step at a Time|url = http://eeinsc.org/resource/about.aspx?s=96943.0.0.37431 |accessdate = 2011-06-22}} 25. ^1 {{cite web|publisher = Pacific Edge Publishing Ltd |title= Canadian Teacher Magazine |url = http://www.canadianteachermagazine.com/pdf/CTM-Nov10.pdf |date=2010-11-01 |accessdate = 2010-11-09}} 26. ^{{cite web|publisher = Montreal Gazette |title= A Green Dream Becomes a Reality at Four Green Steps |url = https://montrealgazette.com/business/green+dream+becomes+reality/6576600/story.html |date=2012-05-07 |accessdate = 2012-05-08}} 27. ^{{cite web|publisher = Canada.com|title= A Green Dream Becomes a Reality at Four Green Steps |url = http://www.canada.com/health/green+dream+becomes+reality+Four+Green+Steps/6575699/story.html |date=2012-05-07 |accessdate = 2012-07-17}} 28. ^1 {{cite web|publisher = Scotia Bank |title= Small Business Big Impact|url = http://challenge.getgrowingforbusiness.scotiabank.com/entry/4136499-Four%20Green%20Steps%20?offset=0 |date=2011-03-21 |accessdate = 2011-06-13}} 29. ^{{cite web|publisher = The Citizen Mapper |title= The Team |url = https://sites.google.com/site/citizenmapper/the-team |accessdate = 2012-07-17}} 30. ^{{cite web|publisher = Green Festivals|title= Partner Directory|url = http://www.greenfestivals.org/partners/browse-by-city/los-angeles-2011 |date=2011-03-21 |accessdate = 2011-11-08}} 31. ^{{cite web|publisher = Zimbio|title= Booboo & Fivel Join Four Green Steps|url = http://www.zimbio.com/Boo+Boo+Stewart/articles/63wXsZlwJga/Booboo+Fivel+Join+Four+Green+Steps |date=2011-10-15}} 32. ^{{cite web|publisher = talk.greentowns.com |title=Green Tech and Education are Highlights at LA’s Green Festival |url = http://talk.greentowns.com/green-tech-and-education-are-highlights-at-las-green-festival |accessdate = 2011-10-30}} 33. ^{{cite web|publisher = The Alternative Consumer |title= Green Diets: The Good, the Bay & the Trendy |url = http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2010/11/23/green-diets-the-good-the-bad-the-trendy/ |date=2010-11-23 |accessdate = 2011-06-13}} 34. ^{{cite web|publisher = The Vancouver Sun |author = Morton, Brian |title= New online store puts the ethical into shopping |url = https://vancouversun.com/business/Northerners+weigh+against+Site+proposal/2481355/online+store+puts+ethical+into+shopping/2937410/story.html?id=2937410 |date=2010-04-22}} 35. ^{{cite web|publisher = New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection |title=EEdNews- Professional Development |url = http://www.state.nj.us/dep/seeds/njcee/profdev.htm#1001 |date=5-12-11 |accessdate = 2011-05-18}} 36. ^{{cite web|publisher = McGill University |author = |title= Green Week - Working in the Environment |url = https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/events/item/?item_id=112877 |accessdate = 2010-08-16}} 37. ^{{cite web|publisher = McGill University |author = |title= Agriculture & Environmental Science |url = https://www.mcgill.ca/macdonald/programs/internships/opportunities |accessdate = 2011-06-20}} 38. ^{{cite web|publisher = Institute for Co-Operative Education|title= Co-Op Award of Recognition Event 2011 |url = http://co-op.concordia.ca/documents/CARESS2011PROGRAMforweb_001.pdf|accessdate = 2011-06-22}} 39. ^{{cite web|publisher = Career and Placement Services - Concordia University |title= 4 Green Steps - Sustainable Café |url = http://caps.concordia.ca/archives/016208.php |accessdate = 2010-08-16}} 40. ^{{cite web|publisher = Concordia Career Management Services |title = JMSB Sustainable Internship Program |url = http://johnmolson.concordia.ca/en/career-services/employers/sustainable-internship-program |accessdate = 2010-10-25}} 41. ^{{cite web|publisher = ECO Canada|title= ECO Job Board|url = http://www.eco.ca/viewjobs/viewJob.aspx?jobID=13544&contentM=no| date=2010-06-21 |accessdate = 2010-08-16 }} 42. ^{{cite web|publisher = IMDB|title= Twilight (2008) |url = https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1099212/| date=2008-11-21 |accessdate = 2011-10-24 }} 43. ^{{cite web|publisher = Team BooBoo Seth|title= Booboo and Fivel are Young Hollywood's New Green Connection (2011) |url = http://www.teamboobooseth.org/2011/10/booboo-fivel-are-young-hollywoods-new.html |accessdate = 2011-10-24 }} External links
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