The Earth Protectors are at it again! Today we had a great day inspiring our school. We encouraged all the classes to recycle as much paper as possible all day long! Normally, we have recycling...but really most kids just throw their paper in the trash....lots of the time … [Read more...] about No Impact Week Day 4: Gearity Earth Protectors inspire entire school to pitch in
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Day 4: Food
I read Barb Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle last year; it transformed my life. Before I read it, I'd been growing my own garden, canning, drying, and freezing most of my bounty. I've also participated in a local community-supported agriculture (CSA) once. My efforts to … [Read more...] about Day 4: Food
No Impact Week: Day 4
Hey everyone, IT’S FOOD DAY! This is the day I was most looking forward to. Like most people, I LOVE FOOD, I am open to anything and especially anything different. In Cleveland we have so many great options because we are so close to local growers and producers; you have to … [Read more...] about No Impact Week: Day 4
Day Three–Getting From Point A to Point B
Oh my gosh, this is the hardest day yet. I knew it would be hard because this has been a nagging issue for me all summer. First, a little ancient history. I used to ride my bike to work about 11 miles each way. It was fabulous and I loved it. I got more than 100 miles a week … [Read more...] about Day Three–Getting From Point A to Point B
No Impact Week, Day 3: Transportation
This morning, my youngest and I walked to school together. Ever since I became a parent, I don’t walk or bike anywhere. And though there are fleeting moments when I miss long bike rides and aimless strolls with my Walkman (yep, that long ago), most of the time I don’t even think … [Read more...] about No Impact Week, Day 3: Transportation
