Issue Date: August 10, 2008
4 easy ways to turn school days green
Going back to school almost always means back-to-school shopping. This year, give kids a fresh start by thinking about not just their education, but the Earth, too. A few ideas:
Do homework with a heart. When researching that paper, use charity-minded search engines, instead of plain old Google, says Heather Stephenson, co-founder of IdealBite.com, a website that offers easy ways to go green. For example, GoodSearch.com donates 50% of the advertising revenue from your searches to the charities of your choice; CatchTomorrow.com donates 50% to any school district you select.
Staple without ... staples. Eliminate metal waste by using stapleless staplers that punch a small hole in your papers and fold the remaining flaps together so they are securely bound.
Get a PVC-free backpack. Look for one without therecycle symbol No. 3 or the letter V (both mean it contains PVC, which has been linked to cancer).
Recycle old crayons. You can send in those unusable nubs, which will be melted down, reshaped and resold. Go to CrazyCrayons.com for more info.
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