FROM THE VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
a great way to start good green habits. Did you ever
stop and think about how many plastic bags are used
unnecessarily. In fact, just think of how many times the
cashier gives you a plastic bag when you do not even
need a bag. We have hands. Just use your hands to
carry two or three items.
M
arch is here and spring is near. What could
be better? Parents need to know spring break
begins on Friday, March 13 with students returning to
classes on Monday, March 23.
With Bike Week and spring break, the month of March
is always a busy and exciting time in Volusia County.
Parents may be doing spring-cleaning, planting a
garden, or getting ready to do some outside home
improvements. March is the month to spend more
time outside and give more thought to protecting our
environment.
When you hear the term Going Green what does
it mean to you? I start thinking about reducing our
carbon footprint, improving our waterways, protecting
animals, reducing the amount of single use plastics and
using more solar energy.
Another way to Go Green is to eliminate single use
plastic straws. These items are very harmful to marine
life and we use over 300 million every day in the
United States. Most restaurants around the country
are Going Green and not issuing a straw unless the
customer asks for one. The straws many restaurants are
using are made of bamboo or hardened paper. We
really do not need to drink from a straw.
Going Green is an easy way to help the planet
survive. Our children and grandchildren and their
children deserve to enjoy this wonderful place we call
Earth. So let’s all start to do the right things. You will be
surprised how easy it is to Go Green and you will feel
better knowing you are doing your part to make our
environment cleaner and safer for everyone.
CARL PERSIS
Chair, Central Florida Public School
Boards Coalition
Volusia County School Board, District 4
Parents can do little things to teach their children how
to use fewer single use plastic products. For example,
bringing your own reusable bag to the grocery store is
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