High School Students Unite to Develop Environmental Solutions

Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, has continued its partnership with the Nassau and Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation Districts to serve as the head sponsor of this year’s Long Island Regional Envirothon. The annual event is Long Island’s primary environmental competition for select high school students in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and prompts students to portray their critical thinking skills and creativity for conservation in four separate categories: Aquatics, Forestry, Soils, and Wildlife. Over 150 students from 14 schools throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties participated in this year’s competition, themed "Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change.”

"Reworld™ is determined to positively shape the future state of our environment by educating the youth, spreading awareness, and preparing them to become the future stewards of the land. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to support the Long Island Regional Envirothon and experience the incredible efforts of these students in person," said Maureen Early, Lead Community Affairs Specialist at Reworld™. "These events and friendly competitions provide a great opportunity for students to portray their abilities and use deep thinking to evaluate how we use our valuable resources, a mission that is at the heart of the work we do at Reworld™.”

In addition to the competitive aspect of the event, the Envirothon also takes on the role of an educational platform, encouraging students to obtain an overall understanding of issues in the environment, how they arise, and their solutions. Workshops and hands-on activities, led by environmental professionals, encouraged student participants to think more critically about the different ways to address various global environmental challenges. This year, teams representing Garden City High School and Smithtown West High School won the Long Island Regional Envirothon and will be sent to compete at the NY State Envirothon on May 28th at SUNY Cortland against other regional winning teams.

“This event is always so crucial for implementing a foundation of learning and awareness about the environment,” said Derek Betts, District Manager of the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District. “We are forever appreciative for the support from Reworld™ in the matter and helping this event make a real impact in the community each year.”

The long-standing recognition and involvement by Reworld™ in the Envirothon portrays its dedication and effort to develop environmental sustainability and education amongst the youth. The company’s sponsorship of the event allowed for students to engage in crucial environmental challenges, promoting an understanding, appreciation, and overall awareness of sustainable practices. The victorious teams from this year's regional Envirothon are set to advance to the New York State Envirothon, with team members also benefiting from scholarship rewards, a true testament to the impact of the advocacy Reworld™ gives to support the participants' environmental and educational wishes.

“The LI Envirothon is one of a kind platform that provides an opportunity for High School students to learn about sustainability, engage with the natural resources in their community, and explore careers in the environmental sciences,” said Corey Humphrey, District Manager of the Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District.

The success of the event emphasizes the collective effort to motivate and inspire the next wave of environmental leaders by giving them the necessary knowledge and skills needed to help tackle today’s environmental issues and challenges. The company’s involvement and cooperation in the Long Island Regional Envirothon exemplifies its dedication to environmental sustainability, while also enhancing community engagement. This reflects its mission to develop a cleaner and more sustainable future.

For more information about the Long Island Regional Envirothon, please visit https://www.longislandenvirothon.org/