Showing posts with label environment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label environment. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Environmental Awareness in Schools

Big topic. Do we promote environmental awareness we'll enough in our schools? Are we setting a bad example with our wasteful ways?

Recently I have joined my local PTA as Environmental Chair. I get the opportunity to put my passion for the planet to good use!  Here are some examples of things you could suggest to your local PTA Environmental Chair:

Terracycle: They collect items like Capri Sun packages and lunchable packaging.  They also collect chip bags, cans, and plastic bottles.  They literally have a brigade for everything. My favorite so far has got to be The Red Solo Cup Brigade since that seems to a common party item that ends up in our landfills instead of being repurposed for another use.

State PTA website: Provides information on the programs you can implement in your school.
Texas PTA

Paper Retriever: Recycle your paper!!!  :-)

Happy Recycling! Don't forget tomorrow November 15th is America Recycles Day so join in and do your part!