Web Resources
Classroom Resources:
New York City Resources:
- NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
- New York City Recycling
- Central Park Conservancy
- Central Park Information and Events
- Union Square Park Partnership
- Lower East Side Ecology Center
- Plan NYC
National Resources:
Green Power
Green Schools as a Teaching Tool
Although our school color is blue, Dalton is “going green” with a number of trailblazing initiatives and hopes to inspire other schools to follow in its carbon-reducing footprint. Additionally, it is increasingly incorporating environmental issues into the curriculum and supporting student projects which promote awareness of the need to protect our earth. Read More
10 Tips for Better Living
We present here 10 things that any New Yorker can do to help us create an environmentally active future. (People from any geographical area in the U.S. can use our tips and facts, but we have listed stores and sites that are particularly accessible or relevant to New York City residents). Also, remember that this list is not limiting. If you identify with any one of the ideas, please look into it further at this, or any other, website. We hope that this will be only the beginning! Read More
Take Action: Recycle!
The Dalton School is engaged in several student initiated recycling initiatives including:
- Paper
Each classroom, and major meeting area, has a blue recycling container to collect paper for recycling. - Bottles and cans
Large blue collection bin for bottles and cans are strategically placed within the Dalton School. - Batteries
The first floor of the Dalton School has a large collection bin for battery recycling. We encourage people to bring old batteries from home.
Web Resources
Classroom Resources:
New York City Resources:
- NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
- New York City Recycling
- Central Park Conservancy
- Central Park Information and Events
- Union Square Park Partnership
- Lower East Side Ecology Center
- Plan NYC
National Resources:

