Plastic Free Lunch Day

Plastic Free Lunch Day is an inspiring initiative that encourages us to rethink our daily habits and reduce our reliance on plastic. This day is dedicated to fostering awareness about the impact of plastic waste on our environment and promoting sustainable alternatives. 

EMS PTSA is facilitating a Plastic Free Lunch Day during the week of April 28th. 

Eco-Warriors Unite: Families Leading the Charge for Change

Plastic toxicity poses a serious threat to both our health and the environment, but it’s not too late to act. Families have the power to make meaningful changes through everyday habits and informed decisions. Together, we can reduce the plastic footprint and pave the way for a more sustainable world.

Wheels on the Bus? Try Carpooling Fun!

Carpooling isn't just a smart way to cut down on traffic and pollution—it’s a lifesaver for busy families! By teaming up with other parents for school drop-offs, pick-ups, and after-school activities, you can save time, money, and sanity while contributing to cleaner air and smoother streets. Carpooling also promotes sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving fuel, making it a small but impactful step toward protecting our planet for future generations. Plus, it's a great way to build community connections. Share the ride, share the fun, and make your daily routines a whole lot easier!

Watt's Up? Bright Ideas for a Greener Home!

Ready to embark on an eco-friendly adventure? Discover how renewable energy can transform your home and the planet!

In today's world, the importance of making sustainable energy choices is becoming increasingly evident. As we face various environmental and resource-related challenges, turning to renewable energy sources is a practical and necessary step. By adopting sustainable energy practices, we can contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for everyone.

Fashion Detox: How Families Can Escape the Fast Fashion Trap

With the weather getting warmer, you might consider an update to your wardrobe. But have you ever wondered why your closet is bursting at the seams with clothes you barely wear?

Welcome to the wild world of fast fashion, where trends change faster than you can say "sustainable wardrobe"! But behind those bargain prices and flashy styles lurk some serious consequences for our planet, our health, and the people who make our clothes. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into the not-so-glamorous side of fast fashion, and learn how your family can break free from its grip while still looking fabulous!

Saving energy

Energy consumption in the U.S. is like a teenager's appetite—insatiable and always growing. We rely heavily on fossil fuels, but the good news is that renewable energy sources like wind and solar are on the rise.

Today's post highlights energy facts and offers practical tips for families to save energy at home. By making small changes, we can reduce our energy bills, cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, and support the transition to renewable energy. So, let's all pitch in and save some energy—our wallets and the planet will thank us!

The Problem with Single-Use Plastics

Single-use plastics, such as bottles and bags, are convenient but environmentally harmful. Of the 300 million tons of plastic produced globally each year, 50% is designed for single use, yet less than 10% is recycled. These plastics degrade into microplastics, found in water, food, and even human blood, posing risks like immune disruption and hormonal imbalance, especially for children. Families face health and environmental impacts from this pervasive issue.

Today's blog post covers the effects for single use plastic on our health, environment, and finances. But we will also provide tips on how to help reduce single-use plastics.

"H2-Oh No! Who's complaining about too much rain?

With the weather getting nicer, you might start planting flowers and vegetables, washing your car, or watering your lawn (maybe not just yet 😉).

But did you know that 25 countries face extremely high water stress, using nearly their entire available water supply each year. Let's take a look at some small things your family can do to help save water.

The 3 R's

Every year, over two billion tones of municipal solid waste (MSW) are generated globally. If packed into shipping containers and placed end-to-end, this waste would wrap around the Earth’s equator 25 times or stretch further than traveling to the moon and back. In the United States, that equates to about 4.4 pounds of trash per day per person, or 60,000 garbage trucks per day across the US. 

The most effective way to reduce waste production is not to create it in first place. Today's post is meant as an inspiration using the 3 R's.

The myth about the chasing arrows

Yesterday's blog post gave an overview of the United Nations sustainability goals. Those are big goals and it can feel overwhelming when one thinks about their own community or family.

Starting with today's blog post, we will highlight small things you and your family can do, baby steps, but if we all do one baby step, imagine how far we get. 

Today's post focuses on RECYCLING.

Did you know, approximately 75% of waste can be recycled, but only about 30% actually is.