Sustainable Work & School

Our schools and workspaces can and should be more sustainable.

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Sustainable schools and workplaces lead to healthier, happier, more productive students and employees. Learn how to implement sustainability practices in these areas.

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A Dozen Ways To Make Your Small Business More Sustainable and Eco-Friendly

How can you ensure that your small business is safe place to work and part of the climate crisis solution and not the problem? Environmentally responsible companies aim to mitigate their impact by prioritizing sustainable practices. Keep reading to discover a dozen ways to make your small business more sustainable and eco-friendly!

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Why Is Sustainability Important in the Workplace?

At the core of corporate philosophy today lies the focus on the buzzword – sustainability. But, what is sustainability in the workplace, and why is it important?
Creating a sustainable workplace involves the integration of environmental and social values into company culture and decision-making processes. This may include environmentally sustainable work practices such as efficient use of energy, managing waste effectively, reducing carbon footprint, and creating a workspace conducive to the health and well-being of its workforce.

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Environmentally Friendly Work Commute – Become a Green Commuter

One of the more effective ways we can begin to live a more sustainable lifestyle is to reduce the emissions we create while commuting. There are far more environmentally friendly modes of transport than each of us driving solo to work and sitting in rush hour traffic daily. Keep reading to learn the definition of sustainable transport, sustainable transportation examples, and tips and advice on how to create an environmentally friendly work commute.

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The Best Sustainable Lunch Boxes and Accessories

As a middle school teacher for fourteen years, I have seen my share of weird school lunches and lunch boxes. Help make schools more sustainable by using eco-friendly lunch boxes and accessories for yourself or your children. If you need a new insulated lunch box, snack container, or sandwich bag for the next school year, I’m here to help you find the perfect one!

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Sustainable Classroom Ideas: Tips for a Green Classroom

As a former teacher, I know that over the summer, you start to think about all the things you could do better for the next school year. Make it your goal to create a more environmentally friendly classroom this year. While other teachers may focus on curriculum, classroom management, pedagogy (and the list goes on), dare I say encouraging more sustainable living might be more important?

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