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!
We value solidarity and collective action to achieve climate justice. 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.
OUR STORY
2018
the beginning
Greener is Cleaner was founded by a then-5th-grade student named Jihyeon (Cherry) Sung. The motivation behind the founding of this organization was Cherry's realization that environmental issues negatively impact so many parts of humans' daily lives, and young people should lead by example now to secure a safe and clean future environment.
The year Greener is Cleaner was launched publicly as a website was the same year Cherry was seriously ill with the most fatal mental illness, anorexia nervosa. Interestingly, though, her dedication to environmental activism assisted her recovery, instilling a purpose in her to get healthier and stronger.
So since 2018, Cherry has been actively expanding Greener is Cleaner's impact and striving to empower more youth to start climate advocacy. She has also volunteered at Greenpeace Korea since 2019, leading campaigns and meeting National Assembly members, and has served as the chairperson of the National Environmental Education Center Youth Steering Committee since 2021.
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Published website and online blog
Formed an international team
2019-20 Global Social Leaders Global Goals Competition Winner and Sustainability Commendation
Launched the Eco Loci webinar series
2021 Eco Hero Award
Hosted the 2021 International SDG Summit
Sponsored by the Ministry of Environment ($1.5K)
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
Website reach (January 2019 ~ December 2023)
2023 RISE Global Winner
Published interactive English booklet and distributed in 20+ schools
Invited to a private luncheon with the First Lady to represent Korean youth & education
Hosted the Eco Leadership and Business Forums
Spoke at the 2023 United Nations World Food Forum
Sponsored by the Ministry of Environment ($1.5K)
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
15K+
Youths Involved
100+
Serving Members
1.5K+
SNS Followers
Partners
& Sponsors
Recent Media & Awards
2019-20 Global Social Leaders Global Goals Competition Top Winner
2020 & 2022 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*
*Awards won by Cherry
2020 Youth Y-Change Policy Proposal Grand Prize by Ministry of Gender Equality and Family*
2021 Ministry of Environment, Carbon Neutrality Environmental Idea Contest Government Innovation Strategy Promotion Award*
2021 Samsung Engineering, 2020 Environmental Mentor’s Choice Award of Excellence by Environmental Reporters*
2021 Youth Leads Award*
2023 Rise Global Winner (one of 100 out of over 14,000)*
2023 Proud South Korea Personality Award - Special Prize*
2021 Action for Nature International Eco Hero Award*
2020 Resource Recycling Practice Best Practice Contest Grand Prize, Minister of Environment Award*
2023 Crimson 18u18 Winner*
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
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