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Ways For A Teen To Go Green
Many parents seek to live a green lifestyle because they are aware that the earth will be inherited by their children and grandchildren.
If you're a teen today, you will inherit this environment some day soon, so it is important you try to step up now to protect the environment.
But don't worry... we know that you are tech savvy, you're wired up, plugged in, and in-sync with all the latest technologies, and the good news is that by going green you will not have to compromise any of your cool lifestyle habits.
Here is a list of ways that you, as a teen, can get your green on:
1. Take a solar backpack to school and charge cell phones or other portable devices with the power of the sun.
2. Pack a waste free school lunch with the Laptop Lunchbox system and carrying bag.
3. Use eco-friendly school supplies such as paper made from recycled post consumer waste and stainless steel scissors. Nobody will notice the difference anyway... except for the environment will be happier.
4. You probably already have one, but if you don't have an MP3 player or an iPod, here is another reason to make your case to get one even stronger: instead of burning CDs, use an iPod or another MP3 player and charge it with a solar powered charger. Listen to your tunes via iPod, with a sound dock, on your computer, or with an iPod attachment for car stereos.
5. When done surfing the Internet or chatting with friends online make sure to turn the computer off and don't forget to turn off the lights behind you as well.
6. Help clean up your school by starting a recycling program and a weekly day for volunteering to pick up to keep the school grounds beautiful. Plan something special for Earth Day and get your classmates involved. You will become a celebrity at school!
7. Ask the school administrators to allow a showing of a documentary that would raise awareness about the environment.
8. Shop at second hand stores and pick up some cool vintage clothing.
9. Eat one meatless lunch at school a week. Reducing meat consumption is good for the planet and your health.
10. Take your friends to see an environmental movie or documentary, and write a review of the movies for your school paper to share important principles with others in school.
11. When second hand won't do and you need to buy new... buy organic fibers like organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, or wool. Environmental slogans are a plus too.
12. Use organic and natural shampoos, toiletries, and make-up.
13. Instead of driving your car to school take the bus or walk. If you do drive you might be able to coordinate a carpool system with a couple of your friends.
14. Apply to colleges with green campuses and philosophies.
15. Pursue an eco-friendly career in environmental science, organic agriculture, conservation biology, ecology, or environmental engineering. The world is full of possibilities.
There are some things you can easily incorporate into your lifestyle and others you can't. Don't worry, do what you can, every little bit helps.
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