Comments on: ecojot WINNER ANNOUNCED! http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/ The Eco-Lifestyle Community Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:30:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Brand new seven easy steps smoking ebook | 7Wins.eu http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-3809 Brand new seven easy steps smoking ebook | 7Wins.eu Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:59:51 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-3809 [...] What Can I Do With Twitter? | Android StuffThe Essential Gluten Free Guide | RecipesologyWinning Your Ex Back In Three Simple Steps | Online ArticlesKS.COM knowledge for life - The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest WorriesCCTV System! | CCTV Systemecojot WINNER ANNOUNCED! | Ecoki [...] [...] What Can I Do With Twitter? | Android StuffThe Essential Gluten Free Guide | RecipesologyWinning Your Ex Back In Three Simple Steps | Online ArticlesKS.COM knowledge for life – The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Answers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest WorriesCCTV System! | CCTV Systemecojot WINNER ANNOUNCED! | Ecoki [...]

]]> By: Anna http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1578 Anna Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:08:25 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1578 Ecojot! your notebooks and sketchbooks make me feel like going back to school :-) you are awesome and you do a great job! thank you for the prize! Ecojot!
your notebooks and sketchbooks make me feel like going back to school :-)
you are awesome and you do a great job! thank you for the prize!

]]> By: Anna http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1478 Anna Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:45:32 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1478 woo hoo!! thanks! woo hoo!! thanks!

]]> By: Laurie http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1475 Laurie Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:01:21 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1475 Congrats Anna! Congrats Anna!

]]> By: Melissa C http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1470 Melissa C Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:15:19 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1470 These are all great tips! If you do purchase new school supplies be mindful of what you are purchasing - try to make sure that you are purchasing recycled paper, folders, and even pencils made from things such as recycled money. These are all great tips!

If you do purchase new school supplies be mindful of what you are purchasing – try to make sure that you are purchasing recycled paper, folders, and even pencils made from things such as recycled money.

]]> By: Sandra http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1468 Sandra Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:51:10 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1468 -bring a reusable water bottle (such as stainless steel) and refill it from the fountain, rather than buy plastic bottles of water. save money and less plastic to throw away. -write on both sides of pages when taking notes or take notes on a laptop if you have one to save on paper. only buy recycled notebooks and paper refills. -you can buy staple-free staplers, they work really well, use no staples, and don't jam! -buy used textbooks whenever possible, and sell back your old books at the end of the year -bring a reusable water bottle (such as stainless steel) and refill it from the fountain, rather than buy plastic bottles of water. save money and less plastic to throw away.
-write on both sides of pages when taking notes or take notes on a laptop if you have one to save on paper. only buy recycled notebooks and paper refills.
-you can buy staple-free staplers, they work really well, use no staples, and don’t jam!
-buy used textbooks whenever possible, and sell back your old books at the end of the year

]]> By: Sara http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1467 Sara Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:10:08 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1467 so many great green tips. - reuse items that aren't spent yet - notebooks, folder, pens, etc from previous years - recycle papers but use the backsides first - compost apple cores and other food waste from lunches, etc - shop at second hand stores and rummage sales thank you :) so many great green tips.
- reuse items that aren’t spent yet – notebooks, folder, pens, etc from previous years
- recycle papers but use the backsides first
- compost apple cores and other food waste from lunches, etc
- shop at second hand stores and rummage sales

thank you :)

]]> By: Anna http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1466 Anna Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:01:20 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1466 - get some plants for the classroom ( better quality of air and a nicer atmosphere) and use rain water for them. - show students how to reuse big envelopes and boxes - school principals, invest in hands free faucets (you will save a lot of water and diminish the contact for germs) and install water fountains (kids won't have to bring plastic water bottles) - use energy-saving bulbs -what about using an ink pen? -take part in ecological campaigns ! CLEAN UP THE WORLD WEEKEND 18-20 SEPTEMBER 2009! -fix old toys and tape torn books instead of throwing them away -buy products coming from recycle, not tested on animals, look for fair trade and organic labels, -save bread crumbs so you can feed birds during severe winter - get some plants for the classroom ( better quality of air and a nicer atmosphere) and use rain water for them.
- show students how to reuse big envelopes and boxes
- school principals, invest in hands free faucets (you will save a lot of water and diminish the contact for germs) and install water fountains (kids won’t have to bring plastic water bottles)
- use energy-saving bulbs
-what about using an ink pen?
-take part in ecological campaigns !
CLEAN UP THE WORLD WEEKEND 18-20 SEPTEMBER 2009!
-fix old toys and tape torn books instead of throwing them away
-buy products coming from recycle, not tested on animals, look for fair trade and organic labels,
-save bread crumbs so you can feed birds during severe winter

]]> By: Sandra Dumais http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1465 Sandra Dumais Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:46:22 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1465 Bike to school! Well, bike everywhere, I say!) Bike to school! Well, bike everywhere, I say!)

]]> By: chris caron http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1464 chris caron Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:25:41 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1464 *Walk and cycle to school *Share lunch with others in reusable containers, sitting in a park, enjoying the lovely September weather *Use candle lights at night sittting outside while enjoying the beautiful stars *Turn lights, fans and anything unnecesarily electrical *Use libraries for books, newspapers, magazines, etc *Recycle paper when taking notes *Bring a thermus of tea, water or coffee to avoid buying unnecessary take out or ask to refill thermus at your favourite coffee place *Bring your own plates, cups, knives when visiting a take-out place *Walk and cycle to school
*Share lunch with others in reusable containers, sitting in a park, enjoying the lovely September weather
*Use candle lights at night sittting outside while enjoying the beautiful stars
*Turn lights, fans and anything unnecesarily electrical
*Use libraries for books, newspapers, magazines, etc
*Recycle paper when taking notes
*Bring a thermus of tea, water or coffee to avoid buying unnecessary take out or ask to refill thermus at your favourite coffee place
*Bring your own plates, cups, knives when visiting a take-out place

]]> By: Lea http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1463 Lea Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:03:27 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1463 - Use filtered tapwater w/ a sealable water cup. - Send in your child's lunch, making sure to use reusable plates, fork, napkin. - Share clothes with friends. Most kids grow out of clothes before they are worn out! - Use filtered tapwater w/ a sealable water cup.
- Send in your child’s lunch, making sure to use reusable plates, fork, napkin.
- Share clothes with friends. Most kids grow out of clothes before they are worn out!

]]> By: Tina http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1462 Tina Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:43:20 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1462 * Don't just use recycled napkins -- use cloth napkins! * Try to always use reusable containers in your lunches. Packing lunches for a K and 2nd grader that can be hard sometimes, but I'm trying! * Buy items in bulk instead of in individual packages - like yogurt cups, applesauce cups, etc. * Buy fresh produce in bulk from your local farmer's markets (support local farmers!) and then can the produce for use later in the winter when fresh produce is sometimes shipped from faraway distances. I made blueberry jam and pickles this weekend! * Don’t just use recycled napkins — use cloth napkins!
* Try to always use reusable containers in your lunches. Packing lunches for a K and 2nd grader that can be hard sometimes, but I’m trying!
* Buy items in bulk instead of in individual packages – like yogurt cups, applesauce cups, etc.
* Buy fresh produce in bulk from your local farmer’s markets (support local farmers!) and then can the produce for use later in the winter when fresh produce is sometimes shipped from faraway distances. I made blueberry jam and pickles this weekend!

]]> By: Tiffany http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1461 Tiffany Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:38:47 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1461 -Buy reusable aluminum water bottles -Never buy aerosol cans -buy from local produce stands or grow your own -reduce, reuse, recycle -turn off lights and electronics when not in the room -Buy reusable aluminum water bottles
-Never buy aerosol cans
-buy from local produce stands or grow your own
-reduce, reuse, recycle
-turn off lights and electronics when not in the room

]]> By: Sarah Jane Kemp http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1460 Sarah Jane Kemp Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:25:46 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1460 Create a compost pile at school for all of the uneatten lunch to fertilize a garden! Get rain barrels to collect the A/C run off to irrigate a garden. ;-) Create a compost pile at school for all of the uneatten lunch to fertilize a garden! Get rain barrels to collect the A/C run off to irrigate a garden. ;-)

]]> By: Leah http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1451 Leah Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:21:44 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1451 use reusable water bottles! recycle recycle recycle! buy locally! use reusable water bottles!

recycle recycle recycle!

buy locally!

]]> By: Anna http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1448 Anna Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:25:44 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1448 -borrow books and movies from your school library -donate old book and toys to your school -don't use a standby mode if you can switch electronic devices off -use a drying rack -invest in high-quality, long-lasting products -wear clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned -buy in bulk -borrow books and movies from your school library
-donate old book and toys to your school
-don’t use a standby mode if you can switch electronic devices off
-use a drying rack
-invest in high-quality, long-lasting products
-wear clothes that don’t need to be dry-cleaned
-buy in bulk

]]> By: R Watkins http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1446 R Watkins Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:17:01 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1446 My thoughts: -Purchase an e-book in lieu of a hard copy -For drinks, utilize a reusable, recyclable bottle -If keeping a document accessable on the computer insead of printing it out remains practical, then do it My thoughts:

-Purchase an e-book in lieu of a hard copy

-For drinks, utilize a reusable, recyclable bottle

-If keeping a document accessable on the computer insead of printing it out remains practical, then do it

]]> By: John Davids http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1438 John Davids Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:17:21 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1438 contact your schools to make sure they have a recycle and compost program in place! otherwise, bring your stuff home to dispose of it properly contact your schools to make sure they have a recycle and compost program in place! otherwise, bring your stuff home to dispose of it properly

]]> By: Anna http://ecoki.com/contest-go-back-to-school-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1415 Anna Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:33:08 +0000 http://ecoki.com/?p=5271#comment-1415 A lot of great tips above! A few new ideas from a teacher :-) 1 Schools should get involved in battery and cell phones recycling. 2. We should use both sides of paper to write on or to print on. 3.Let's buy local products. 4. Let's educate our students how to take care of the environment ( what about planting trees together?) A lot of great tips above!
A few new ideas from a teacher :-)
1 Schools should get involved in battery and cell phones recycling.
2. We should use both sides of paper to write on or to print on.
3.Let’s buy local products.
4. Let’s educate our students how to take care of the environment ( what about planting trees together?)

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