Green Education: Our Children's Future is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Educators play an essential part in the development and lives of the children and young adults they come in contact with. The classroom setting provides the perfect foundation for learning and emotional growth. Educators, along with school officials, are also very much aware of the importance of providing their students with a safe learning environment.
There are many things, that are necessary and obvious, that need to be put into place in order to keep the learning environment safe. One very simple action, that is often overlooked, is choosing to use “green products” in the school. One of the most powerful ways of teaching is “Teaching By Example” It is crucial for educators and school officials to lead the way, for the students they come in contact with, by cultivating in them the importance of protecting and preserving the environment. This will aid in giving the students a “Green Education”. By not only following the motto of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, but also “Rethink”, throughout the entire school system, the basis for students to learn the importance of “going green” is set.
The motto to “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” is quite self explanatory and easy to set in place in the classroom and throughout the school. To “Rethink” really means to consider other options that are available to help make, in this case, the school environment safer, and thereby encouraging “Green Education”. By schools making the choice to use “green products” in the classroom and other areas of the school, this not only helps protect the health of the students and faculty, but it has a strong impact on protecting the environment. The children of today are the future and it is imperative that they receive a “Green Education”, that is, be taught by words and actions, what is necessary for them to do to help preserve the environment.
“The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value.” Theodore Roosevelt (from Webster’s Quotation Dictionary) This is a strong statement made by Former President Roosevelt which actually set the pattern for all future generations on the importance of conserving and preserving the environment.
We strongly encourage educators and school officials, to support “Green Education” by making use of whatever measures they have at their disposal. By not only promoting “Reducing, Reusing and Recycling”, but also “Rethinking” by the use of “Green Products” in your classrooms and throughout the entire school, you will be setting a “Green” example for your students. The use of “Green Cleaning Products” is one easy change that can be made, that will not only contribute to a healthier, safer environment in your school but will, also, have an impact on preserving the surrounding environment.
BioGreen Systems Inc. offers a complete line of "Green Cleaning Products” that are not only being used in the home, but also in many schools. Check out our "Green Alternatives" page for product uses information.
If you would like to join the many other schools that have implemented the use of BioGreen Systems' “Green Cleaning Products” in their classrooms and schools please contact us at info@goinggreen2day.com to receive our “Green Education” Volume Pricing.
Here are just a few "Green Product" suggestions to replace the Toxic Products commonly used for tasks around the home, classroom or work area.
Follow each link to learn more about that individual product:
· To replace Chlorine Bleach for disinfecting use BioSol.
· To replace Bleach for brightening and whitening use POW.
· To clean bath and kitchen fixtures use BathBrite.
· To remove crayon and other oil based or greasy messes use EcoPure.
· For washing and disinfecting hands use BioGreen’s Hand Soap.
· To rid the classroom, coatroom or locker-room of odors use BioGreen’s Odor Eliminator.
Questions or Comments
Contact Us At: info@goinggreen2day.com
To Order Online or to see Our Entire Product Line
Visit: BioGreen Systems Inc. Online Store
