Green Ideas
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we should grow more and more trees.try to decrease the level of co2.
Buy less, use less water, electricity, paper goods, oil, etc. Buy local, organic foods. Recycle and reuse instead of filling up our land fills.
The earth, we live, we love
Now there are methods like co2 scrubber tower in which co2 can be filtered out by caustic soda see url ( http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/project-earth/lab-books/fixing-carbon/guide1.html ) then the co2 is safely buried under deep oceans by freezing it.
But i think instead of burying co2 cant we make use of like producing ehaonol & carbohydrates by using H2o & electricity , sceintists have developed technology to mimic nature i.e., "artificial photosynthesis" The pathway for artificial photosynthesis powered by electricity ( 8 CO2 + 8 H2O + electricity ---> C6H10O5 + C2H6O + 9 O2 ). see url (http://precedings.nature.com/documents/4167/version/1) So now why cant we develop technology to commercialise this process all over the world to trap the carbon from the atmosphere. my goal is to trap carbon in the for of solid so that it can be stoed safely & not let it go back to atmosphere.
Further there are methods to split H2o directly from solar energy rather than using electrolysis. the hence produced H2 gas may be stored & used to produce electricity using fuel cells. like this maximum amount of solar energy can be converted to electricity rather than using solar panels which hardly give efficeincies of 15% to 40%
I think there are lot of things going on to curb climate change, but they are not going in a correct way , simple ideas like what i have mentioned above are neglected & useless ideas are promoted
We can all plan trees and take care of them, we can recycle, produce compost and care about water and endangered species.
Adopt a Road, recycling at schools, donating to causes, etc..
Reduce bus idiling at school.
Restore an area to native praire.
Its all about money; If the money savings is there, people will do it. Educate. Make that clear. Keep it that way by government incentives if necessary in the short term.
Plant anything that can grow and fight pollution and help people and animals to live longer, healthier and safer!
Don't idle your cars if you don't have to!
Spread the word that it's cool to be green.
We are in the process of turning our school into a "GREEN" School. Our outdoor classroom areas will feature a waterfall and pond that is solar powered. We recycle as many items as we can. A big project that we did at the beginning of the year was collect blue jeans for homeless teenagers. We collected 700 pairs of jeans.
"BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD" - M. GANDHI
We strongly believe that it is through KNOWLEDGE of the envirionmental problems and pollution situation that we will take ACTION to adrress the problems starting from the best place we can: our school. It is a community effort to start changing the way we live one kid at a time...
I have started a consulting firm. I am volunteering to go to homes and businesses to educate on efficiency, but I still need income.?
NESEA advances the adoption of sustainable energy practices within the built environment. NESEA's K-12 Education Department offer professional development opportunities, curriculum, and resources for teachers and non-formal educators on energy efficiency, energy conservation, and on the science and applications of renewable energy. Check out all of our programs and green ideas at www.nesea.org.
It's long been known that children teach their parents about new ideas and technology. Invite parents to see and hear what students are learning about and participating in! Send out e-newsletters showcasing the activities and work your students do!
Learn how to make a rain barrel and use it to water your garden.
Learn how to make a compost pile and use it for garden soil.
Use grass clippings or other recycled organic material for mulch.
Learn to make 'eco-friendly' cleaning products from common household items that are less toxic than commercially available chemicals.
Recycle, reuse or repurpose as many items as possible before you decide to discard them.
Create an environmentally friendly 'green space' - humans need to connect with nature. It reduces stress and makes us happy!
Turn off your lights when a room is not being used.
Turn off and unplug electronics when they are not being used.
Recycle plastic bottles.
Use yogurt cups, newspapers, magazines again for your classroom projects.
Recycle colthing...blue jeans...to make bags that can be used for groceries and other personal uses.
My green ideas deal with finding ways to be paperless at school. We email as much information as we can and use wiki's and web pages to post information and ideas. Our school newsletter is digital now and we post important documents as PDF's so people can print only if they need to.
My green ideas include using the above listed suggestions to reduce our carbon footprint and save our water supply so that our children’s children can enjoy our planet’s resources and natural beauty.
Try using newsapaper to clean windows, it is awesome. i leave the lint from my dryer out in the spring for the birds to use in thier nests.
Be a role model- let others see how easy it is to: 1. bring your own bags, 2. use reusable lunch bag and water bottle, 3. plant drought resistant plants in your yard, 4. order vegetarian meals in restaurants, and eat more vegetables and whole grains (they require less water and chemicals to produce) 5. clean up after your dog so that the waste does not enter the water ways, 6.wear sweaters instead of turning up the heat, 7. use vinegar and approved cleaning fluids instead of toxic chemicals.
Our school has been recyclig plastic bottles for 2 years and we are hoping to add paper cartons (milk) and food composting next year.
Reuse throw pillows by sewing a new cover for them rather than throwing them away and buying another.
Green? Think again: sometimes a good practice in one Country is not so good in another.
Know and understand the world around you....then do your best to protect it.
We are running a Solar Powered Waffle Cart that is providing students of Portland Public Schools training in running a sustainable business.
Trade ideas with your friends on how to be more earth friendly. Knowledge is power too.
Turn off lights when no in a room.
Conduct community cleanups.
Educate the community on ways to help the environment.
We started a wildlife habitat/garden which is registered with the National Wildlife Foundation (NWF) and the University of Kansas' Monarchwatch program as a Monarchwaystation.
Grow some of your favorite vegetables in a backyard garden and buy only local fresh produce. Don't buy out-of-season fresh fruits and vegetables that have to be imported from distant locations.
The National Future Cities Project is an excellent way to teach our students the absolute necessity of building a better "green" mousetrap. Their city is evaluated on the basis of how forward thinking their "green" design is. The students are required to consider every aspect of our existence today and to improve in their city of tomorrow. It is a wonderful way to really get kids to evaluate our world today and plan a better tomorrow.
create groups of friends and pick up trash from your neighborhood
I think every saturday science students should get extra credit just by picking up a wrapper. Students should be more informed by the Earth not just having a club. I think everything incuding newspapers and clothes should be recycled material from some place. GO GREEN!!!!!
The EPA indicates that over 50% of illness in America is caused or exacerbated by indoor air. Families need to ventilate their kitchens during and after cooking, which raises airborne metal particulates to enormous levels and impedes healthy air.
Going green does not have to be complicated. Having respect for the environment and taking day to day measures to preserve the natural beauty of the Earth requires a change of mind more than any other factor. If we all do everything in our power to utilize natural resources that are sustainable, such and solar or hydroelectric power, our environment would be safer.
My school gives extra credit for earth projects so I'm hoping I win contests and learn more about going green.
I think thateveryone should read instead of watch TV daily to save energy. And I want everyone to GO GREEN!!!!
Choose energy supply options, including green fuel mix, that save money.
Support domestic unconventional natural gas to transition power and transportation sectors from imported oil to renewables.
The Green Team at Pavilion Central School has organized an Energy Fair to create awareness of renewable and alternative energies and to help others students, staff, and community members to become more energy efficient to be be aware of how they use energy
Creating more energy efficient cars and finding a new energy resource are the two main goals that humans, as a whole, should achieve.
Bike/Walk to near destinations, plant simple foods/herbs instead of purchasing them, monitor/limit use of water, lights, electronics, etc., use energy efficient light bulbs, promote awareness & teach good recycling habits/practices, carpool as much as possible, eat local/homegrown food and finally eat less processed/pre-packaged foods.
Plant native vegetations, pull invasive plants and fertilize naturally with your own compost .
alternative heat and light sources, community gardens, rainwater collection
recycle stations
encouraging local grocery stores to use paper instead of plastic
I would love to have a community garden where people can plant organic fruits and vegetables and have rain barrels for watering.
Use a rain barrel
grow plants in all classrooms
Decrease the amount of paper or paper towels we use in school and determine how we can do this.
Start a compost and add a rain garden
Reuse and recycle more. It´s easy! don´t buy if it isn´t necessary.
Do one more thing
I will remember to bring my reusable canvas bags when I go shopping so that I do not consume more plastic bags.
Make lunch at home rather than buying packet sandwiches
Print less. Double double side more.
To help my community connect in a meaningful and sustainable way.
be me.
Give up my addiction to paper towels. Switch to reusable towels, cloths, and cleaning rags. Then wash rather than toss.
start recycling and shop vintage more
To install low-flow taps and showerheads!
I'm sending educational info to my local school districts about how to prevent mercury contamination
reduce energy footprint by half.
Volunteer more!
Turn off lights when not in room.
Shower less and use only warm water. Great for conserving water and preventing dry skin in the winter.
Be more of a backyardivore by eating more fresh, local, home grown, pesticide free produce that tastes good raw
Be proactive in identifying ways for my family to conserve natural resources
Make my own beer.
Try to avoid buying things if I can make do with something I already have or can borrow. Repurpose or donate items I no longer use.
Carpool to work at least 150 days this year.
Making do with what I have, plus reusing things.
Think about buying products with reduced amounts of packaging
I am going to start composting! And I think Rachel Silva's idea of eating vegetarian one day a week is brilliant. I will definitely do that -- and I'll also try to convince other omnivores to join too!
My resolution is to be resolute in educating my elected leaders about the ongoing failure to recognize our impact on climate change.
Walk more to reduce my carbon footprint and improve my health
Compost!
Choose more sustainable food options for my family.
I'll bring my own cup to the coffee shop
Buy products from your region, don't support that simple products like potable water are transported over hunderts of miles just because of "established supply chains".
Create and grow an environmental advocacy and education group at church with a vision for expanding to other churches.
My husband and I are planning to set up a a rain barrel this spring. Hopefully utilizing soaker hoses (made from old worn hoses of course)to water all of our backyard garden areas.
To develop more instructional programs about those elements of nature most misunderstood or maligned (predators, skunks, native species, food system, self-sufficiency, etc.).
I have been recyling and composting for a few years. This years resolution is to reduce. Do I really need it, what can I use instead that I already have. Watch out next holiday season I will be a regiftamaniac!
I want to reduce the phantom electricity use in my household and dedicate one day a week to eating a vegetarian diet.
Bike more often. Make my house more energy efficient.
plant fruit trees and vegetables and water entirely from rain barrels that my husband constructed last year
Eat less beef.
Our household is going to begin to obtain more of our food from local growers. We also will make most of our other purchases from the local community.
Buy and use recyclable grocery bags
Offset my air travel.
Create environmental awareness.
Let everyone we can know about Project Earth.
Stop using plastic bags from the grocery store. It sounds like a gimme, but it can happen to the best of us. Use an eco-friendly bag instead!
Stop using the refrigerator that is 10 years old or more and get an Energy Star appliance.
Get the whole family to conserve energy more at home.
Reduce my carbon footprint by recycling and driving less.
Find a way to "Reuse" as much junk as possible.
Walk more...drive less
recycle, carpool, hypermiling
Start a community bike advocacy group promoting more bike lanes and off-highway trail options
I hope to reduce my carbon footprint this year. =)
Buy only organic catsup (ketchup)!
plant 10 trees
