Now that you are settled back at school it is a good time tothink about how you can help the planet by making your classroomand school environmentally friendly. Here are some ideas to getyou started:
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Start a program to save the trees.
Did you know that paper comes from trees? Take good care of yourbooks and they will last longer so other students will be ableto use them. Use your paper carefully. Use the whole sheet (andboth sides) of the paper for writing and drawing. Our pencilsare made of wood from trees. The pencil will last longer if youpress lightly when you write and be careful not to over sharpenthe pencil when it breaks or becomes dull. Some desks andfurniture is also made from wood products. Be careful not todamage these resources and materials and they will last a longtime. If you use paper towels in the washroom use only enoughthat you need to dry your hands. If you use napkins in thecafeteria, you only need one. What else do you have in yourclassroom which is made from trees? How many ways can you thinkof to make them last longer?
Start a program to save energy.
Always turn off the lights if you are the last one to leave theroom. Do you use an electric hand dryer in the washroom? Use itonly long enough to dry your hands. Do you come to school bycar? Why not start a car pool where children in yourneighborhood can share rides.
Start a program to conserve water.
Run the water only long enough to wash your hands, when you arefinished make sure to turn the tap tightly so the water doesn’tdrip.
Start a program to recycle.
Set up a recycle box for the paper you are finished with. Scrapsof colored paper can be saved for future projects. When you haveenough saved you can be creative with a scrap paper project. Ifyou bring your lunch from home, only bring what you know youwill eat. If you eat lunch at a cafeteria only order what youwill eat. Wasting food is not good for the environment. Start arecycling program for plastic and metal containers. Have yougrown out of clothes that are still in good condition? Pass themon to a brother, sister, friend, thrift shop, or charity.
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