Hello World! Today we had a day of thinking and planning. We made some big decisions and big plans. We can't share them just yet because our teacher, Mr. Mendes, and our Principal Ms. Miller, are telling us we have to go through the right "channels" and be "appropriate." … [Read more...] about Day 5: Gearity Earth Protectors advocate recycling for Heights businesses
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No Impact Week Day 4: Gearity Earth Protectors inspire entire school to pitch in
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
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
Days 1-3: Consumption, Trash, & Transportation
What is consumption? How do I define consumption in my life? How does my consumption affect the environment? These are the questions I asked myself before beginning this blog. When I think of consumption, the first thing that comes to mind is food-- what I eat and choose not to … [Read more...] about Days 1-3: Consumption, Trash, & Transportation
