September 10, 2016

Every Day is Earth Day at Jackman

Another school year has begun.  Do you remember Jackman's eco slogan?   "Every Day is Earth Day at Jackman!"  En français... "La journée de la terre, chaque jour!"

Here's what that looks like...

  • We are trying to reduce the amount of paper we consume.   
  • We minimize what gets sent to the landfill.  Instead, we reduce, reuse, recycle as much as possible.   
  • We pack litterless (waste-free) lunches whenever possible.
  • We pick up litter when we see it.  
  • We take care of Jackman's gardens and trees.
  • We save our fruit and vegetable scraps for Jackman's garden compost.   
  • We also participate in Toronto's green bin program for other organic waste.
  • We tote reusable water bottles and reusable coffee cups to school (instead of disposables).  
  • We walk and bike to school and leave the car at home whenever possible.
  • We conserve energy by turning of the lights and other electronics.
  • Teachers are integrating eco ideas into the curriculum.
  • The JETs (Jackman's Eco Team) meets every Wednesday.   We work together to get Jackman's eco work done.   
  • We inspire each other to be 'eco' minded.
  • We encourage our community to be 'eco' minded too.   
Together, we make a difference.  Together we are learning to reduce our impact on the environment.   It takes a lot of work to be a Platinum Eco School, but it's worth every effort.   We wouldn't want it any other way.