Education
Eco History: The Life Cycle of Recycle
Reduce, reuse, recycle. We have known the old adage since grade-school, seen the triangular-shaped symbol on the bottom of plastic containers, and have even crushed soda cans and brought them to our local supermarket’s parking lot. A century ago, however, waste not, want not was the mindset. How much do we really know about environmentalism today, and how do our efforts compare to those of the past?
Do It Green! Minnesota Resource Center
Take the Next Step: Higher Education
With resource conservation, sustainability and green living on many people’s radar, it is no surprise that colleges are offering degrees and classes in these areas. Here is just a local sampling. Whether you are fresh out of high school looking to learn how to create a more sustainable society or you are ready to change careers or further your knowledge in these areas, there is a school or class for you at almost any educational institution. Take the plunge!
Healthy Schools Projects
Three Minnesota schools reduce pollution and save energy and money. Houston Public Schools in southeastern Minnesota, Pine Point Elementary on the White Earth Reservation, and Hutchinson High School took part in a recently finished pilot project to develop a healthier, more sustainable work and study environment in schools. These schools were part of a grant to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency called the Healthy Schools project.
The Info on Minneapolis Infoshops
As Barnes and Noble, Borders, Amazon.com and the like swell rapidly in size and domination of the book world, independent booksellers and infoshops grow in importance to the health of our community. In the past few years, mega-chains like as those listed above have tightened their stranglehold on the book-buying market by offering internet convenience and bottom-line prices.
