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Sustainable Eden Prairie is an ongoing effort focusing on education and implementation of sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources our community enjoys.

Building upon the success of the 20-40-15 initiative, the City is leading by example and providing a foundation for residents and businesses to carry out sustainable practices in four areas — energy, landscape, waste and water.

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Green Up Your School Year

Going back to school is an exciting time because everything’s new – teachers, fellow students, school supplies. However, National Geographic Kids encourages children and parents to “go green” this school year by reusing last year’s school supplies and considering the following suggestions
Post Date:08/21/2013

Going back to school is an exciting time because everything’s new – teachers, fellow students, school supplies. However, National Geographic Kids encourages children and parents to “go green” this school year by reusing last year’s school supplies and considering the following suggestions:

  • Ride your bike or walk to school
  • Buy canvas and cardboard binders instead of plastic
  • Buy recycled paper
  • Use reusable water bottles instead of disposable plastic 
  • Use a lunch box, not paper bags 
  • Donate last year's clothes instead of throwing them away 
  • Buy online to avoid driving
  • Turn your computer off when you're not using it
  • Make your own bookmarks
  • Organize a clothes swap with your friends
  • Carpool to sports
  • Use refillable pens and pencils 
  • Reuse your old backpack

For more environmental tips and materials for children, visit kids.nationalgeographic.com.

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