Can Teens Help Going Green ?

This is what most of us believe

"Teens have so much stress in their lives, between school, their families and their friends. Why do we want them to be concerned about the environment, too?"

we all think that life is too busy to worry about such things, but wait a bit..
just sit back and think a bit. Do we really don't have that much time or we are taking thing for granted ?

Time has proved that sometimes "small changes can make a big differences"
a slight change in you view point can lead to major changes.

No one is too busy to care about our future, especially when there are simple ways to make a difference. After all, today’s teens are inheriting the earth, we need to create change now.

What can teens do that can make a difference?
There are lot many things that today's teens understand very well. There are so many simple things teens can do to help. They can walk or ride a bike to school instead of driving, use reusable bottles and shopping bags, help their families recycle, switch to fluorescent light bulbs, use less energy by turning off devices at home, take a bath instead of a shower, plant trees, and most importantly, spread the word!

How can teens lead their families towards green future?

There are several little ways teens can contribute, and hopefully gain their parents support in the future. Teens can start recycling at home and offer to take care of the trash. The next time they notice a light bulb that needs to be changed, they can ask for replacement with a fluorescent one -- they last 10 times longer! Teens can also give eco-friendly gifts like reusable water bottles to promote a green lifestyle within their family. Once their parents see how easy it is to make green changes, they will support them and their cause.

What about at school? Usually many schools don’t have recycling programs. What’s a teen to do there?


Schools can teach them green living habits in addition to implementing recycling programs that make it easy for kids. We should encourage everyone to take the initiative to start a recycling program at any school that lacks one. Ask the administration if they can have recycling bins on campus, and start a group or club that can help. Just remember "A few small changes can make a huge difference."

Today you are seeing it as it is because..
"Some people kept it safe for you
It's time for you to keep it safe for someone else"

Every little bit is a step to help save the earth.

Following are few of the "little bits"
that can make "Huge Impacts".

• Don't use bottled water - Instead of bottled water get a reusable container to carry water. Also you can get a filter to make your home tap taste more like bottled water. It is definitely more cost efficient. Also you save the environment from the waste created by these water bottles.


• Switch To Fluorescent Bulbs - If every house in the United States changed all of the light bulbs in their house, that would be equivalent to taking one million cars off the streets.


• Recycle Glass - If you do not recycle this, it will take a million years to decompose.


• Use Matches instead of lighters - Lighters are usually considered disposable so they will most likely end up in land fills. You can use the cardboard matches which are much more eco-friendly because they are made of recycled material.
• Pay your Bills Online - If every house in the World did this then we would save millions trees every year. You will be saving lots of traffic plus time plus gain lot many other comforts.


• Get a reusable bag - You can't recycle plastic bags, instead get yourself a reusable bag so that you won't have to worry about carrying your necessities. Try using lesser plastic bags. We all know how harmful these bags are.


• Plant a Tree - It's good for the air, can keep you cool, and can increase your property value. At least plant one tree pointing to which you can later on proudly say "..that's the tree that i planted some year back.."


• Buy Local Produce - Consider how much energy it takes for produce from china or any other country to come here. If you have the option to buy local, do it. Also this give employement to local people.


• Walk or Ride Your Bike When you can - If you have to go somewhere close consider riding your bike or walking there instead of your car. It's better on the environment and healthier.