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.
Greener is cleaner
a group of youth climate activists leading by example
connecting youth climate advocates
Greener is Cleaner is a youth-led organization that helps young people worldwide become involved in environmental policy and social activism.
Global Social Leaders
We were selected as the final winner among the 3,500 social action projects of the 2019-2020 Global Social Leaders Global Goals competition.
recognized by...
youth in south korea make environmental education mandatory
We help make this a reality across the world.
Greener is Cleaner's Founder/Executive Director, Cherry, speaking about the importance of youth activism and education as a youth representative for the Ministry of Environment
Ministry of Environment's Education Youth Council (chaired by our Founder/Executive Director) policy proposal to mandate school environmental education
Cherry was invited by South Korea's First Lady to a luncheon to discuss Greener is Cleaner and environmental education
IMPACT
41
Countries
5
Continents
16K+
Youths Involved
100+
Serving Members
2.5K+
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*
2024 Grand Prize for Social Development in Korea*
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Can the SSE Value Chain be the solution?
How Could Firms Help Combat Climate Change?
The Sustainable Development Goals GSL Competition Winner Press Release
2019 Climate Strike: Teenagers are taking to the streets to stop climate change
Greener is Cleaner profile on POP Movement
2023 Crimson 18u18 Winner
Greener is Cleaner founder invited to a luncheon with South Korea's First Lady
2024 Zonta International Young Woman in Public Affairs (YWPA) Awardees
2023 Rise Global Winner
Korea’s Leading Young Environmentalist Redefines Youth Activism
Interview: Empowering Change With Cherry Sung
From Crisis to Commitment: How a Young Activist is Shaping South Korea's Environmental Policies
TIPS for starters
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