Spearmint
We strive to
a) Bring the environmental movement to urban youth around the world through engaging and environmental education-focused projects.
b) Encourage long-term mindfulness, appreciation, and love of green urban environments in children and other citizens through our events and projects.
c) Help green urban spaces through engaging and empowering events that encourage participants to continue eco-friendly behavior in their own lives.
Students from 10 U.S. states, 4 Chinese Provinces, 3 countries to promote environmental education in China
Jane Zhang
Jane Zhang is studying international affairs and environmental issues at Yale University. She grew up in the Northeast United States before moving to Shanghai, China, her current residence.
Her experiences with environmental pollution and environmental nonprofits in China prompted her to consider the relationship between China’s worsening environment and its youth, the nation's next generation of leaders and decision-makers.
It is Jane's hope that Spearmint speaks to the concerns of Chinese youth and inspires them to create a better environment through their own social action. Through its ties with the United States and its international student members, Spearmint aims to promote a greater interest and concern for cooperation between U.S. and China in addressing environmental issues on the grassroots level.
Lily Cao
Lily is a rising senior at the Pingry School. She is a new Spearmint volunteer and is excited to engage the public in all environmental efforts. She initially became involved in environmentalism after turning vegan three years ago and learning about the dire consequences of the meat and dairy industry.
Melody Li
Melody is a rising junior at Choate Rosemary Hall and has a interest in environmental policy and economics. She played an active role in Spearmint’s project last year. At school, she works on the school’s Sustainability Committee and participates in Choate’s Environmental Immersion Program at the Kohler Environmental Center.
Andy Liu
Andy Liu is a rising senior at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin, Texas. He enjoys classical music and playing the piano. Science, specifically environmental science, is one of his favorite subjects. Our environment now, both in China and the U.S., is in danger. Therefore, he took the opportunity to join Spearmint last year, during which he and the team created a photo exhibitation and gathered 800 dollars. This year, he hopes that Spearmint can do an even better job and spread to the influence to a larger audience!
Sophia Wang
Sophia is excited to united a new generation to propel environmental education and a public initiative toward a cleaner earth. She loves being outdoors, whether she is playing volleyball, going to the beach, or observing nature. She is interested in law and the social sciences as she wants to spread awareness about environmental protection, especially as the world narrative spotlights China as a place for growth in environmental issues while its economy rises on the global scene.
Charles Wang
Charles Wang is a rising junior at Concord-Carlisle High School in Massachusetts. He loves to play tennis and the clarient. He also loves to spend time outdoors and as a result, has a fasciantion towards environmental protection. Especially with the environmental issues in today's world, he is very excited to be able to participate in such a group to help address these issues.
Rebecca Yang
Rebecca has been involved with Spearmint and Choate Rosemary Hall’s Environmental Immersion Program for two years. She enjoys reading, visiting historical sites, and biking on nature trails. She is exited to be a part of Spearmint’s 2016 project and is looking forward to spread awareness of the importance of environmental protection in China to build a greener world!