Ways to Care for the Environment
As you know, the future is in your child’s hands. So this spring St. Teresa, a Titusville Catholic school, wants to help you to use creative ideas to encourage your child to have an eco-conscious mindset. The St. Teresa environmental club works on teaching children how to recycle and support the environment, but to truly make a lasting impact. Consider teaching your child to practice these ideas!
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
If your family doesn't live too far from school, your child can bike to school! Biking not only will give your child an opportunity to exercise daily, but also it helps the environment. Using cars creates more pollution that gathers in our atmosphere. By reducing the amount of times that you drive, you can help the environment more than you think!
Try Alternative Foods
Becoming vegetarian or vegan can be a big step, but it’s one to consider! You don’t necessarily have to go all in all at once and change your whole diet instantly. Taking small steps, such as using alternative milks and reducing your consumption of meat, can help you in this transition and ultimately help the environment.
Monitoring Your Power Consumption
Everyone accidentally leaves their lights on now and then, but really focusing on turning off your lights and removing any unnecessary light fixtures. Practicing this will lower your power bill, and teach your child to become more responsible and eco-conscious.
Don’t Overstock
During this growing stage in their life, your child will eat a lot. This doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy a new meal every time they’re hungry. Make use of all your ingredients in your refrigerator and eat your leftovers! By practicing this zero waste mindset, your wallet will thank you. These eco-conscious tactics will teach your child to learn the value of food and its different uses.
Although not all these ideas can be applied to everyone's different lifestyles, there are many other ways that anyone who is willing can contribute to helping the environment. Practicing eco-conscious activities yourself will encourage your child to do the same. Your child sees you as their role model and looks up to you for guidance. So don’t be afraid to teach them about the benefits of helping the environment and be green!
With over 57 years of academic excellence, St. Teresa Catholic School, a Titusville Catholic school, provides a quality education that challenges and empowers students to develop to their full potential. Students foster qualities that are essential for lifelong learning and are equipped for future success. To learn more about why St. Teresa is the perfect fit for you and your student, contact us today.