Do the [Eco] Math
School can be a drain not only on environmental resources but on your wallet, too. But a few, quick changes like buying used & wasting less
can move your green studies to the top of the class. And, get extra
credit by checking out the cool programs & competitions our experts
are working on (below).
“ Young people are more than
the future, they are today. Our world will never embrace sustainability
entirely if we don’t begin tapping into the ingenuity of today.“- Charles Orgbon
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This Week’s Eco Warrior Leads the Class
Charles
Orgbon, a sophomore at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Ga., sets a
standard for student leaders in green. Not only is he the student body
president of his class & a leader in the Key Club, but he also
serves as the youngest board member for Earth Force & is the founder and CEO of Greening Forward.
Charles also founded the first Earth Savers Club
in 2008, which today hosts comprehensive curricula and provides
mini-grants for various green projects. Get your student involved with
Charles’ inspiring work!
Contribute a Photo to Next Week’s Edition!
Next week we’re talking all about hybrids, electric vehicles and ways to power your car with alternative fuels. Got a pic of your cool ride to share? Email them to greentips@earth911.com (or just hit the reply button) & maybe you’ll be our featured Eco Warrior!
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“The Recycle-Bowl competition is a fun way to get schools to recycle
more. Plus, a school’s pride is on the line. It’d be great to win a
$1000 for collecting the most recyclable material, but often it’s more
important that you beat your school’s rival.”-Kelley DenningsJoin Recycle-Bowl now
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