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GYM – The Green Youth Movement

We usually recognize the youth of today as our future, so it is important to teach them how to be green. Yet at the same time, we often criticize teens for being idealistic, but Ally Maize is one teen to put her ideals into motion with GYM, the Green Youth Movement. At the age of 15, Ally decided to make a difference after researching eco-friendly cars online. She started out small, switching to reusable grocery bags, and then having her parents use a tankless hot water system and add solar panels. Then, she decided to educate other kids on green … Continue reading →

Teaching Kids about Earth Day

I have always said that it is important to teach green ways and social consciousness to the kids. After all, they are the future! So with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, you may want to start teaching your children to be green with a few of these ideas: * Teach children to turn off electronics such as the computer and television when not in use. * If you live near stores, take the children for a walk there instead of driving. * Teach children to turn off the lights when they leave the room. * Start … Continue reading →

Who is Ernest Callenbach?

When I was doing my research on simple living, I came across the name Ernest Callenbach. I had never heard of Callenbach, so I decided to dig a bit deeper into who he is and what he has done. Callenbach is a writer, known best for his writings about ecology and the green movement. In 1975, he published Ecotopia: The Notebooks and Reports of William Weston. It became known as the original book about an ecological utopia and was a great influence on not only the counter culture of the ‘60s, but also the green movement of the ‘70s. Callenbach … Continue reading →