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Heading Back to School?  Remember The Following Eco-Friendly Tips: Wow, summer really flew by!  It will soon be September.  For some students, it may be sad to admit that summer is ending and, soon, it will be time to begin heading back to the classroom.   When preparing for the new school year, it is easy to practice some green and eco-friendly tips found in this blog.  Back to school shopping can be fun, but remember the three "Rs": a commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle.  Instead of wasting resources, and money, on new school supplies, take time this year to follow these three tips: Reduce : Remember, green materials and supplies are out there!  This year, try to buy some school supplies made out of recyclable products.  Common supplies like pencils and pens, even notebooks, can have a recyclable counterpart.  To find these products, look out for a label that indicates the supplies are made from recycled materials. This is a great way ...

Sustainable Ways to Prepare for the 2017 - 2018 School Year It is almost time to head back to school for the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.  This year, try to pack lunch in a  sustainable way to produce less waste and protect the environment.   Five steps to packing a green lunch include: 1) Forgo brown bags : The classic brown bag may seem like a school lunch staple, but this year, instead try a durable, reusable lunch bag.  Purchasing a reusable lunch bag will not only save money, but also will reduce waste, as brown bags cannot be recycled or typically reused.   2) Remove plastic bags : Plastic sandwich bags are often used to pack lunch.  However, plastic bags cannot be recycled and, once thrown away, take years to decompose .  This year, try to use reusable plastic containers to pack sandwiches, snacks, and more.  Plastic containers can be washed after each use and reused again. 3) Add reusable silverware and napkins : Plastic silverw...