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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Charting the Future of Our Children and Our Planet
Next month’s national conference is the largest-ever gathering of green schools. The largest-ever gathering of K-12 school administrators, teachers, students and parents next month marks the arrival of a growing national movement that sees ‘greening’ the nation’s schools as the … Continue reading
My Eco-Friendly Cat!
I love cats. I grew up with SEVERAL. I’ve lived on my own for years and finally have one of my own. But let me tell you, whether you have one, or twelve (don’t ever do that), the litter box … Continue reading
Posted in energy efficiency
Tagged biodegradable, pet care, recycle, recycled materials, sustainable lifestyle, waste reduction
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Sustainable Eating – 5 Packaged Foods to Avoid
This is a great article from Grist about ways to reduce waste, save money, and create some tasty, healthy staples for your kitchen cupboard. Plus, it’s a fun way to engage your friends or kids in creating a more sustainable … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, green education, sustainability education
Tagged green cook, healthy, homemade foods, recipes, sustainable lifestyle
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What is Sustainability Education, anyway?
One of the most interesting things the Green Education Foundation (GEF) has learned about sustainability education in 2011 is that nobody knows what it is. It’s not defined in the traditional sense, and if you research keyword searches on Google … Continue reading
A World Without Maple Syrup?
Citizens who observe nature feel more connected to it, and therefore treat nature with more respect, interest, and may even devote part of their life to its protection. Martha Carlson, a long time maple farmer and former science teacher, is … Continue reading
Posted in education, green education, sustainability education
Tagged activism, climate change, economy, food and health, local business, nature
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Digitally Connected Classrooms
These days, students are checking facts on their smart phones, laptops, or tablets before their teachers can finish getting the words out. To keep up, educators can use online resources and digital technology to move away from being the distributor … Continue reading
