My Aim/Purpose
My Aim/Purpose
My purpose for creating this website is not only to support my MSA but also to encourage anyone anywhere at any time to recycle plastic in a variety of ways.
My purpose for creating this website is not only to support my MSA but also to encourage anyone anywhere at any time to recycle plastic in a variety of ways.
welcome
TO GREENER IS CLEANER
Welcome to Greener is Cleaner, an international youth-led organization that helps young people worldwide become involved in environmental policy and social activism. We empower youths to take action for their futures and our environment at their respective places!
Headquartered in South Korea yet operating globally, Greener is Cleaner works toward achieving SDG 11, 12, and 13 with the power of goal 17: partnerships. Our main targets are SDGs 13.2 and 13.3, which address the integration of climate change measures in policies and the improvement in education and awareness-raising.
hear from our team
Greener is Cleaner is a group of passionate young changemakers who constantly explore ways to expand the environmental movement and education. We take words into actions. We lead by example.
Cherry, Founder & Executive Director, S. Korea
where we are
OUR milestones
2018
Published website and online blog
2019
Created a school club at Chadwick International
Formed an international team of youth
2020
2019-20 Global Social Leaders Global Goals Competition Winner and Sustainability Commendation
Launched the bi-annual Eco Loci webinar series
2021
2021 Eco Hero Award
Launched a podcast
Hosted the 2021 International SDG Summit
Sponsored by the Ministry of Environment ($1.5K)
2022
2021-22 Youth Leads Award
Hosted the 2022 Global Youth Conference
Published first annual magazine SusTEENability
Sponsored by the Ministry of Environment ($1.5K)
2023
2023 RISE Global Winner
Created an educational English booklet and distributed in 20+ schools in South Korea
Hosted the Eco Leadership and Business Forums
Spoke at the 2023 United Nations World Food Forum
Sponsored by the Ministry of Environment ($1.5K)
2024
2024 Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award, EARCOS Global Citizenship Award
Hosted the Eco Feminism and Travel Forums
Hosted the Sustainable Waste Management webinar series
Ran a booth at the South Korean National Assembly FUMASSI event
2025
Fridays for Future Bareilly × Activate Green Trust Webinar Series Launch
Yale MUN Korea XIII – Climate Innovation & Activism Partnership
Expanded environmental outreach across 41 countries
Future Blue Youth Council – 1/14 Global Youths Selected for international environmental leadership
2026
Nationally selected as a featured youth panelist at GEEF (Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum)
Expanded environmental club partnerships and mentorship to 10 collaborating clubs
Reached 100 total presentations and speeches on environmental sustainability, climate action, and youth leadership across Greener is Cleaner’s history
Website Reach (2025-Present)
VALUES
diversity
EQUITY
EMPOWERMENT
CREATIVITY
INCLUSION
ACTION
IDEA
EDUCATION
CHANGE
respect
The sustainability of Greener is Cleaner is possible thanks to all our members who embody these values.
Working toward putting
ALL SDG
s
in action
IMPACT
41
Countries
5
Continents
18K+
Youths Involved
100+
Serving Members