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[edit] Teens and the Green MovementThe diverse backgrounds of young people today are reflected in their perceptions of environmental problems, their knowledge of environmental issues and their experiences with the environment in everyday life. Keeping students interested in the environment, creating new opportunities for involvement and providing teens with the information they desire will be key to keeping the natural environment healthy. [edit] Teens get most of their information on the Green Movement from:TelevisionNewspapers and Magazines Advertisements Family School Museums and Zoos Environmental Movies Reference: The Sources of Teens' environmental awareness
[edit] Are Teens interested in Environmental Issues?Perhaps sparked by exposure to sources of environmental information, young people today show a healthy interest in working to help do things for the environment, often despite other concerns in their lives. Most encouraging is the fact that majority of students, whether from disadvantaged areas or not and despite other problems that may be in their lives, say they would be either very or somewhat interested in working with others or joining a group or club to benefit the environment.Reference: The teens' awareness of green issues [edit] Calculate your Carbon FootprintEveryone has a carbon footprint - it's your own personal measure of how much carbon dioxide you create and how much you contribute to climate change.Tip: You could go to the following link to know what your carbon footprint is and what you can do to reduce it. Calculate your Carbon Footprint  [edit] How to be a Green Teen# Encourage your family to replace 10 old-fashioned energy hungry light bulbs with new cool energy saving light bulbs – reduce your carbon footprint by 1500 pounds a year.# Start a recycling program for your school. If you already have one, evaluate the current program to find new ways to reduce waste and conserve more materials. # Create an environmental mascot for your school. Have an inner-classroom contest to see who can come up with the best mascot and slogan. # Organize a clean-up day for your school and the surrounding area. Beautification projects such as tree plantings are quick solutions to many common problems. # Walk or bike to school and invite your friends to join you. If you do not have bicycle racks or a safe route to school, tell your school and local officials to add bike racks, safety courses or clubs, and a pedestrian/bike friendly trail to school. # Turn off lights when you’re not using them, along with other electronic items such as your computer, DVD player, or printer. You can go even greener by unplugging items you’re not using. # Organize to have healthy food served at your school and reduce the availability of junk food, sodas, and other unhealthy options, as well as choosing reusable utensils, trays, and dishes in the cafeteria. # Take shorter or cooler showers because showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs. # On Earth Day, have everyone write down one way to help the Earth. Take them to your principal and start a daily Help the Earth PA announcement. Tip: I found the following sites to have useful information on how teens are contributing / can contribute to addressing environmental issues Save the Earth Protect the Planet Make a Difference [edit] Bibliography[edit] Related PagesRacism and PrejudicesBonding Therapy Teen and Parent Jokes Religion Divorce Teens and the Green Movement [edit] External Helpful Sites[edit] Outline SequencePortal:Misc.>Teens and the Green Movement
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