Green Your Back to School

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Taiga Company Yobo Member
July 21st, 2011

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image: back to school By Julie Urlaub

With summer heading ever closer to August when some children head back to school, now is a great time to have a discussion with your family about sustainable living and building that back to school checklist. Going back to school is an exciting time. It can also be a great way to introduce some fun sustainable alternatives. At its essence, exploring sustainable alternatives is about addressing the environmental concerns of carbon, water, and energy on a smaller scale: your life. Committing to sustainability in your personal life is holding yourself accountable for the very commitments and eco actions we are asking our leaders to make. Additionally, it’s about leveraging your financial dollar to support credible and sustainable businesses. Greening your back to school activities is another means to vote with your financial dollar, adopt new sustainable practices in your life, and make a contribution to our world. While some may think it’s difficult to live green or that living green cost more, there are ways to reduce your impact on the planet as well as save money. Some convenient tips shared in our eco friendly consulting practice include:

A large part of building a personal sustainability plan for your family includes choosing options and products that are good for both the environment as well as your personal well being. Take this new school year as an opportunity to explore alternatives which promote sustainable living.

This story originally appeared at the Taiga Company Blog