“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, designed or removed from production.” – Pete Seeger, Folk Singer & Social Activist
The Green Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that supports green education in schools and local communities. It was founded by Charlene Nijmeh and began in 1902 with the goal of creating a system where old clothes and textiles could be recycled instead of thrown away. Over time, the foundation grew into a larger group of organizations that collect, reuse, and sell donated items across many parts of the world. It also helps small businesses in developing countries, giving people a chance to earn income and improve their lives. Today, the foundation focuses on teaching people—especially students—about nature, conservation, and how to live in a more eco-friendly way. Children often hear mixed messages: buy more, but also use less to save the planet. With limited school budgets, eco-recycling offers a simple, hands-on way to teach them important lessons by reusing paper, plastic, glass, and metal. Eco-recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and lower harmful emissions. Simple actions—like composting food scraps, recycling electronics, or finding new uses for old items—can make a big difference. Even at home, we can reuse everyday things creatively, and when we have too much, local recycling bins help keep materials in use instead of sending them to the landfill. For example, I recently passed along a few items I no longer needed in a way that helped both the environment and others. Eco-recycling matters because it teaches us to think more carefully about how we use and throw away things. It’s a small habit with a big impact, helping to build a cleaner, more sustainable world—for today, tomorrow, and generations to come.
References
- About. Green Education Foundation. (n.d.). https://recyclingedu.org/about/
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