I took this book out of the library at school. Obviously, it’s an eco book. It’s by J. Angelique Johnson. This is what I learned from this book:
1. Use a task light, like a lamp, when possible. it uses a lot less energy than overhead lighting and it’s better for your eyes.
2. Use both sides of paper. When you use both sides you aren’t wasting the paper.
3. Use recycled toilet paper. It’s keeps water’s clean, the chemicals used to bleach white toilet paper are left out. Those are bad for the water.
4. Hang window coverings on south facing walls. Close them to keep cool during summer months. Keep them open to stay warm in winter.
5. Don’t throw away paint. You can cut down on waste by scraping unused paint back into the container.
6. If a piece of clothing is too small, you can donate them or give them to someone else. You can also use an old t-shirt as a rag to clean with. Reuse things to keep them out of the garbage and landfill.
7. Talk to your teachers, principals and friends. Encourage everybody to stop harming the environment and do things to help it. Create an Eco Team. Ask them to go green by making your schools eco-friendly.
I really liked this book because it teaches you in a fun and creative way that it is easy and cool to be eco-friendly at school. The Illustrator is Kyle Poling. His pictures also tell the story and teach the lessons.
I would recommend this book for people who want to help their school or people who are interested in the environment. The book is easy to understand. It’s good for any reading level.
The author also wrote a book called The Eco Family Guide To Being Green. I bet it’s a really good book too!
You can find this book in your school or neighbourhood library. Remember all of these facts when you’re going to school. Hey, it’s cool to be eco-friendly at school. Yes, I made up that rhyme.
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