With school starting up soon (or in some cases it’s already started) it’s important to consider the impact paper use in school has.

According to Conservatree, you can estimate that…

1 ton of uncoated virgin (non-recycled) printing and office paper uses 24 trees
1 ton of 100% virgin (non-recycled) newsprint uses 12 trees
A “pallet” of copier paper (20-lb. sheet weight, or 20#) contains 40 cartons and weighs 1 ton. Therefore,
1 carton (10 reams) …read more

Green schools should be the norm not the exception, but sadly green schools are currently the exception to the rule. If more parents and students advocate for green school changes it can make a real difference. There are little and big steps you can take to ensure your kids have a green education experience. Some changes you can make on your own while other require many families and administrators to jump on board. Try one or all of the following to help create change…

Only buy eco-friendly and non-toxic school supplies.
Pack a waste-free lunch all year long.
If you child …read more