Green at School

Back to school is time to follow the 3 Rs. National Geographic Kids has some tips to stay green at school:

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