Now that the school year has started for all of us nationwide, I thought these handy tips from Waste Management would help everyone have a greener year!!!
Here’s 5 Quick Tips on how to make this a Green Year:
- Purchase products made from recycled materials: A new school year means new notebooks, binders, paper and printer ink all of which are available with recycled content.
- Pack a lunch with reusable gear: Packing a lunch is a healthy habit for everyone in the family. Buying lunch at school or eating out often means more calories, more money and more waste, whereas packing a lunch gives you an opportunity to use leftovers and save money. By utilizing reusable gear like a fun lunch box or environmentally friendly water bottle, you can also save on waste.
- Utilize carpools or public transportation: While cars may be convenient, traffic and high gas prices are certainly not.Taking advantage of school buses to transport children to and from school is not only cost-effective, it can also save you time. Or, take a break from driving by organizing a neighborhood carpool or consider green options like walking or biking as a family.
- Turn off and unplug appliances when you are not using them: Computers, printers, fax machines and other wired devices cost money when not in use, even when they are in sleep mode or turned off. Help conserve energy by unplugging these appliances when you are not using them. Encourage kids to get involved too and make them responsible for doing one last check before leaving the house to make sure all lights and small appliances are turned off and unplugged.
- Donate last year’s clothes to charity: A new back to school wardrobe is many students favorite part of summer’s end but don’t forget about last years clothes! Encourage children to donate old outfits to charity and help give their wardrobe a second life.
Please Keep These Tips In Mind. To Learn More Visit {Waste Management} or {Think Green}
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