Hi everyone! So sorry about the nearly year-long absense of posting, I’ve been involved in a lot outside of cyberspace.
I’d like to share the activities that we will be having for our first annual Earth Week. Any suggestions, criticisms, or questions will be welcomed and appreciated.
Everyday:
-Recycling wars : A school-wide competition in which the grades duke it out for title of “Top Recycler!” The winning grade will receive a $150 donation to their class club. Note: only bottles and cans in the main lobby will be counted, and there will be penalties for unempty bottles/contamination (anything that is not #1/2 plastic or metal)
-Collection of ink cartridges and batteries! These are highly toxic and should NOT be thrown away, so we will take care of them for you.
-Question of the Day: The first person to answer a question on environmental science will receive a free bag!
-Music: Every day, we will feature eco-conscious musicians such as Jack Johnson, Guster, Dave Matthews Band, Eddie Vedder, etc and play their music during lunch.
-Pricing: Reusable bags $7, Reusable Water bottles $15
-Funraising is for Volunteers for Wildlife and Friends of the Earth
Monday: wear WHITE
-Themes: Alternative Energy, Climate Change
-Stuff to buy during 4-1/4-2: food (popcorn, fruit, etc), reusable bags
Tuesday: wear BROWN
-Themes: Agriculture/Food, Land
-Stuff to buy during 4-1/4-2: food (popcorn, fruit, etc), reusable bags
-After School: Cleanup/Bakesale (some free food for those participating in cleanup, gloves and bags will be provided)
Wednesday: wear BLUE
-Themes: Water, endangered species
-Stuff to buy during 4-1/4-2: Reusable Sigg bottles (blue and green, see http://reuseme.co.nr ), reusable bags, food (fruit, popcorn, etc).
Thursday: wear GREEN and live green!
-Themes: Trees, Individual and Community Action
-2nd Period: GUEST SPEAKER PATTI WOOD
-Stuff to buy 4-1/4-2: reusable bags, food (fruit, popcorn, etc)
-Also going on 4-1/4-2: Community service fair- we will be next to PW GREEN
-Judging of art contest, end of recycling wars
Also, this may be of interest:
http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/latest/green-tips-10-easiest?click=pp
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/apr/05/shell-saro-wiwa-execution-charges
