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 aims to empower youths worldwide 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
2023
Website reach (January 2019 ~ December 2023)
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
30K+
Youths Involved
100+
Serving Members
1.5K+
SNS Followers
Partners
& Sponsors
Recent Media & Awards
2019-20 Global Social Leaders Global Goals Competition Top Winner (0.15%)
2020, 2022, 2023 Youth Resource Circulation Leadership Project Contest Grand Prize
2021 Protect Our Planet Festival for Youth-Led Climate Action Social Awareness Excellence Award
2023 Environmental Preservation Association chairperson award (4th out of 200)
2020 Energy Culture Art Content Idea Contest Grand Prize, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award*
2020 Youth Y-Change Policy Proposal Grand Prize by Ministry of Gender Equality and Family*
2021 Youth Leads Award*
2023 Ministry of the Interior and Safety Security Officer professional certification*
*Awards won by Cherry
2021 Ministry of Environment, Carbon Neutrality Environmental Idea Contest Government Innovation Strategy Promotion Award*
2023 Rise Global Winner (life-long scholarship; one of 100 out of 14,000+; 0.7%)*
2024 Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award ($5000 scholarship)*
2021 Samsung Engineering, 2020 Environmental Mentor’s Choice Award of Excellence by Environmental Reporters*
2023 Proud South Korea Personality Award - Special Prize*
2024 EARCOS Global Citizenship Award ($500 scholarship)*
2021 Action for Nature International Eco Hero Award ($400 scholarship)*
2020 Resource Recycling Practice Best Practice Contest Grand Prize, Minister of Environment Award*
2023 Crimson 18u18 Winner*
2023 Climate Science Olympiad Semi-Finalist*
Can the SSE Value Chain be the solution?
Climate Change and COP26 as Seen from South Korea - “Words Into Actions”
The Sustainable Development Goals GSL Competition Winner Press Release
Is South Korea's National Assembly responding properly to the climate crisis?
2023 Rise Global Winner
Interview: Empowering Change With Cherry Sung
2019 Climate Strike: Teenagers are taking to the streets to stop climate change
Greener is Cleaner profile on POP Movement
Cherry's Interview with Harvard GSE’s Chris Dede
Cherry's Interview with Greenpeace Korea’s Justin Jeong
2023 Crimson 18u18 Winner
2024 Zonta International Young Woman in Public Affairs (YWPA) Awardees