Go
eco-friendly on World Environment Day - 5 June
Children
are often more aware than adults about the importance of being
planet-friendly, and the need to conserve scarce and precious natural
resources. Many, however, don’t know which steps to take. Here
are some practical and easy ideas from JoJo Tanks to take to school
for a greener classroom:
1.
Start recycling of paper, plastic and
metal in the classroom, and motivate the entire school to participate.
2.
Choose
reusable packaging and a reusable BPA free water
bottle for your lunch box, rather than throwaway plastic bottles.
3.
Arrange
a recycling day on World Environment Day at your school and encourage
everyone to bring their recyclable waste from home.
4.
Ask
the science teacher to dedicate time on World Environment Day to show
everyone how to make
your own eco-friendly cleaners from vinegar and water.
5.
Plant
an indigenous tree outside the classroom for nature on your doorstep
and a much cooler classroom. (A great activity for World
Environment Day on June 5.)
6.
Grow a few
indoor plants in your classroom. They’re not only nature's air
filters; they also absorb computer radiation and airborne pollutants, and provide oxygen and cooler air. Winter is a great time to add
a few plants because research indicates that indoor plants
significantly reduce fatigue and incidences of cold-related ailments
like sore throats and coughs.
7.
Start a
wormbin in your classroom for all the lunch waste.
8.
Create a
school veggie garden – a fun and educational way to learn about the
pleasures of growing and eating fresh, local, organic food.
9.
Get rid of disposable
pens and pencils, and opt for refillable pens made from recycled
plastic or biodegradable plastic, and select pencils made from
sustainably harvested wood.
10.
When
printing, make sure it is double-sided, and use the ‘less ink’
options for all but the most important printing.
11.
Use
the energy saving settings on your computer.
12.
Check for leaks in taps and report to
the school management. It’s an easy way to reduce water wastage.
One leaking tap can waste more than 2000 litres a month.
13.
Put plastic bottles filled with pebbles
or sand in the toilet tanks to reduce flushing water.
14.
Lobby school management to have a JoJo
rainwater-harvesting tank installed at your school.
Press release by Riana Greenblo Communications on behalf of JoJo Tanks.
