Behind the Ivy - Summer 2018

SUMMER ISSUE |  BEHIND THE IVY

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Our current environment council heads. Photo Ainsley Robertson

Environment Week at Havergal happened during the week of April 22nd to 27th! Environment Council planned some spectacular activities, including the Day 9 shoreline cleanup, the apple tree planting ceremony, a screening of the Lorax , Environment Week Prayers, and the distribution of free tree saplings. While Environment Week was a great initiative, it’s important to incorporate environmental awareness and green actions into your daily life beyond the week. There are many reasons why you should care about the environment. To name a few, natural disasters are becoming more serious and frequent and species are going extinct every day. But, most importantly, Earth is our only home. It’s important to protect our environment, so we can all continue to live healthily and in harmony with nature.

Here are ten small changes you can implement in your life to protect the environment.

1. Take notes electronically. There are countless great apps to take notes and make flashcards on. In addition to never forgetting your notes again, you’ll be able to share notes with your friends! Some cool apps to try are Evernote, OneNote, or Quizlet. 2. Use a reusable bag. Did you know that the average person uses 170 plastic bags a year? That means that our world uses more than one trillion plastic bags annually. You can play a part in reducing this number. Whether it’s carrying your gym clothes or bringing binders to school or packing a lunch, try to use reusable bags as much as you can.