21st Century Education In Its True Sense
Education. The meaning of this term has changed over decades. Even today, most people do not know what education really means. The standard definition, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is: “the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools.” Education is often confused with schooling, but they are not […]
Upcycling: Benefits & Items to Repurpose
When it comes to environmentally friendly actions, recycling is a common topic. Recycling is the process of taking common household items, such as glass bottles and paper, and turning the materials into a new product. However, the resulting product may not always be of good quality and not all items are actually recyclable. There is […]
Green Resolutions: 3 Changes You Can Make in 2021
As we welcome the new year, many people start making resolutions to change certain habits in 2021. At Green Schools Green Future, we always encourage initiatives that can benefit both the planet and your own life. Here are three possible resolutions to live a more sustainable life: 1. Reducing plastic use Using fewer plastic items […]
What You (Not School) Should Teach Your Children: Electronic Devices
I understand giving kids a phone or tablet is sometimes the only way to give us parents a break. But it’s good to be aware of the consequences electronic devices can have on children’s developing brains. The Risks: Dopamine Addiction Neuroscientists have been studying the effects of electronic devices and social media on the brain […]
Eco-Friendly Ways to Wrap Presents
Let us picture a perfect Christmas morning, birthday, or other occasion. We think of beautifully-wrapped presents with colorful ribbon bows and sparkly tape. Some gifts are wrapped so beautifully that we almost don’t want to open them. Excited children rip the wrapping paper off to see if Santa really got them what they wanted. Adults […]
Ingredients in Your Personal Care Products: Hidden Health Hazards
Here is a quick challenge for you: Count the number of personal care products you use every day and look at the ingredients of each product. Do you know what those ingredients do to your body? If you don’t, don’t worry. You are not the only one. Most of us do not understand the long […]
Are you a victim of Green Washing?
All of us have come across products that have green packaging and words like ‘eco-friendly’, ‘proudly green’, ‘sustainable’, ‘high-quality natural ingredients’, ‘environment-friendly’, ‘plant-based’, ‘Raw’, ’Pure’, ‘Earth-friendly’ etc. Unfortunately, they are not. They create an illusion in our minds by letting us think that we are making smart choices and helping the Earth. This idea is […]
What You (Not School) Should Teach Your Children: Focus
We often point to the inadequacies of the school curriculum in providing children with life skills. The fast-paced and demanding world we live in requires more than textbook-based education. Parents are trying their best to prepare their kids for the future, but not everyone can afford private tutoring, coding classes, or other supplementary education. Parents […]
Bringing Awareness to Stress Today
Stress awareness is key to good physical and mental health. Learn how talking to friends, singing, and more can help you reduce stress.
4 Things You Should Know About Plastic and Recycling. Are You A Part Of The Plastic War?
Last month, Canada announced the next steps of its plan to fight plastic pollution. By the end of 2021, some everyday single-use plastic items will be banned nationwide. As of now, six plastics products are included in the proposed ban: plastic bags, straws, stir sticks, six-pack rings, cutlery, and hard-to-recycle takeout containers. The federal government […]
