It is important that the students at Jefferson-Houston Elementary continue to learn about ways to live more sustainable long after Environmental Awareness Day. The following information is meant to provide additional ways in which students and their parents can help to protect our environment and live more sustainably.

Get Your Kids Global Warming Savvy

Climate change is all the buzz these days. And it may one day define your child's generation. Gordon and David list a bunch of ways kids can stop global warming in their book, The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming.

Back to School Buying Guide: For Eco-Savvy Parents and Their Kids

Your kids may not realize it, but the supply of environmentally sound, non-toxic school supplies is growing and branching into unusual areas. Here is a sampling of environmentally and socially responsible alternatives to commonly bought products, plus a list of some of the places where they can be found.

Practicing the New Three Rs

Try some of these projects together. Check with your sanitation department or waste service to find out what you need to do to get items ready to recycle from home.

Ten Ways to Green Your Home and Family

We use a lot of energy in our daily lives, for heating, cooling, lighting, appliances and transportation. There are many ways to save energy and money by making a few simple changes.

Sustainable Savings: Eco-Parenting without the Payout

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that “green” is the new black. And parents everywhere are tripping over themselves in an effort to tread less on the planet and leave the world in decent shape for their children. But many families find that “going green” can be an expensive and confusing endeavor, causing some families to admit they just can’t afford to “eco-parent.”