Put your best carbon footprint  forward this school year!

Implementing the smallest changes for your back to school routine will make a big environmental difference.

Here are a few suggestions for your back to school prep list. 

• Check around the house to see what you can repurpose this school year.
• Good old fashion pencils are best
• PVC-free pens, planners, binders
• Smart phones, lap tops or tables help to reduce paper consumption, if not, use recycled paper
• Purchase used books when possible
• Reusable lunch boxes and water bottles
• Rethink your mode of transportation for your commute to school and after school functions. Walking or biking is not only eco-friendly, but also a terrific forms or exercise! If that’s not an option, ride the school bus or carpool with neighbors or friends.
• Spread awareness of sustainable practices

Over time, these small eco-friendly lifestyle changes become habit and you adopt an eco-conscious mindset!