The trash to treasure committee is responsible for upcycling and researching the devastating effects of the fashion industry on our planet. Trash to Treasure sew candy wrappers together to make bags and upcycle many other forms of trash into new and fashionable items. In addition, the committee is responsible for the annual GAIA second-hand sale, which has become a great success over the past few years. 

The GAIA Owl Pellet Project is in collaboration with The Charter Group of Wildlife Ecology. This project is presently the largest citizen science project in Israel and is supported by the Ministry of Education. Owl Pellets are collected from various points in the Hula Nature Reserve Area and other localities in the Galilee Region.  Students receive a research kit once their teacher(s) have gone through a workshop seminar hosted by GAIA and Dr. Motti Charter. The Owl Pellet Kits help research conservationists identify the types of rodents in a specific area and the possible movement of these rodents from one area to another.  Students learn to identify the skull and jaw (teeth) within the contents of the pellet. The results of the survey are then returned to the researchers to confirm the findings and added to the active database. Additional activities aligned with the structure and function of the skeletal system are also taught to students ranging from grades 7-12.

Palestinian Sunbirds are the only nectar-feeding birds in Israel. Although we don’t have Hummingbirds, Palestinian Sunbirds are quite similar. We have started a new experiment, called the nectar-feeding project, in order to learn about the food preferences of the Palestinian Sunbird. We created four different variations of sugar water, in order to determine which percentage the Sunbirds prefer. We created a solution that was 0% sugar, 10% sugar, 20% sugar, and 33% sugar. We placed one of each solution into a bird-feeder, and we hung them on a wooden plank on a tree in the WBAIS campus. We determined that along with sugar percentages, the order of bird-feeders may have an effect on which feeder the birds decide to eat from. Therefore, when we take measurements every Monday, we rearrange the order of the bird-feeders. By the end of a couple of weeks, whichever bird feeder has the lowest relative amount of food, will ultimately be the Sunbird’s food preference. 

Students will build and provide artificial housing for microbats (insectivore bats) to create new habitats for these endangered species. Due to habitat destruction and fragmentation, these bats have fewer places in which to reside. GAIA will be setting up artificial bat boxes in numerous locations in Israel to monitor the types of species that occupy these boxes, their status on the ICUN Red list, and look at ways to help enable the growth of their populations. 

WaterGen is an innovative company that specializes in developing technology to extract clean drinking water from the air. Their atmospheric water generators (AWGs) use a patented technology to produce water by cooling air and collecting the resulting condensation, which is then filtered and purified.

The GAIA Project at the Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel has implemented WaterGen's technology to produce over 1,000 liters of water daily. This setup provides a reliable and sustainable source of clean drinking water for students and staff, particularly valuable in our region where water scarcity is an issue. The system not only ensures a constant supply of fresh water but also serves as an educational tool, demonstrating the importance of water conservation and innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Students at WBAIS involved in GAIA Junior are committed to supporting a local family facing food insecurity. Their goal is to ensure that the family meets their daily food needs, driven by the belief that well-nourished children have a greater chance of succeeding in education. By providing consistent support, these students aim to break the cycle of poverty and hunger, recognizing that access to adequate nutrition is crucial for a child's development and future opportunities. This initiative is one meaningful way they contribute to building a healthier and more equitable community. Our students deliver a weekly supply of fresh and packaged food for 21 meals a week.

The heritage trees research project is a collaborative project between WBAIS and Hakfar Hayarok that focuses on increasing the genetic diversity of crops such as wheat, fig, and grapes. Through the barcoding of the genetic makeup of biblical subspecies of pomegranate, vine, and fig GAIA is able to learn a lot about the genetic makeup of these ancient subspecies, information that is very important to increase the genetic diversity of such crops; the higher the genetic diversity of a species, the more resilient it is to pests and diseases that can greatly impact a non-diverse population and result in food shortages. This research project includes 4 types of grape vines, 5 types fig trees, and 2 types of pomegranate trees.

The Gaia Google Earth project is there to bring together all projects, places and photos and put them together on a map. So far Gaia's projects are in Israel, the Czech Republic, Cambodia, Uganda and Greece. All of these projects in the countries can be viewed on the Google Earth Gaia Map.

Vertical farming is a new fully student-led project at GAIA. The aim of this project is to save water compared to traditional farming methods. Up to 90% less water is used when we use hydroponic systems, which grow plants in nutrient-rich water rather than soil. This method recycles water within a closed system, minimizing water waste. Additionally, our group is planning to sell hydroponic systems for national schools in order to help Gaia financially, build a network of ecology communities, and assist more schools in implementing sustainable practices by pooling our resources and expertise.

GAIA will reinvigorate the butterfly garden so that it has more biodiversity. We will be weeding, planting more unique plants, and creating puddlers for the butterfly habitat. There will also be statues, artworks, and wind chimes around the garden for people to appreciate. Additionally, this garden will also benefit the bees because of the abundance of flowers we hope to have soon. This project is where the butterflies will thrive as well as creating a nice outdoor garden for the students and teachers of WBAIS to treasure.