What are ways to go "green" in the classroom?

Question

I really want to help the enviroment and I want to know if certain school supplies are better than others.

Answer 1

The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is to use recycled paper.

Answer 2

Cut down on paper use, use recycled paper when you can, use the overhead projector instead of handouts, put recycle bins in your classroom (we have paper and bottles/cans).

And surprisingly enough, classroom lights use more energy turning on and off than actually running, so don't turn them off if you're just running out for a couple of minutes.

Good luck, and thanks for going green!

Edit: Last time I visited UCSD, I bought 100% recycled school supplies (notebooks, rulers, pencils, pens, colored pencils, etc. ) I'm sure if you look for this stuff you'll find something, too.

Answer 3

pg&e is trying to get schools to have solar panels

Answer 4

stop using wood pencils,well at least that is a start,and i think is a good idea to talk to your teacher about it ,to see what it can be done.