August is the month that big box stores load up on traditional school supplies. For us environmentally conscious shoppers, there are more green choices for back to school supplies than ever before. Also, knowing how to properly recycle these scholastic tools can make them even greener. Smart teachers and PTA moms know well that establishing a recycling club, collecting items, and recycling in bulk can be great educational and fundraising opportunities too. (more…)

As an avid recycler with a scientific background, this latest posting is in response to an article I recently read in; “The Atlantic”, by Caitlin Flanagan titled, “Cultivating Failure – How School Gardens are cheating our most vulnerable students”. (more…)