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Going Green |
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Recently we have been doing a lot of environmental studies. Some are influenced by our friends, and others by shows we have watched on the tv. We are currently looking at ways we can be more green and are considering starting a blog about habitat destruction for native species in Northern Va. This is a subject near and dear to Audrey’s heart! Keep a look out for our ideas on going green! |
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Step 1: We went to Giant and got our reusable bags. I have to say, they are great! The groceries sit in them nicely, and they lay properly in our trunk. NICE! We also get a 3 cent discount per bag, each time we use them!* The challenge? Remembering to bring them in with us! That is Audrey’s job— to make sure they get back in the car— and are brought in the store with us! * we got 5 cents a bag at Whole Foods! |
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In Cloverbuds we learned about wind, and as an added bonus we found out a lot of information about wind farms. It just happened, that in conjunction with our Cloverbud study the Geography group was learning about Ireland, and in Ireland there are lots of wind farms. In fact, Ireland and England are the primary sites for these eco-friendly forms of gathering energy. We have been to some of these wind farms in Austria. They are amazing. The soft quiet swoosh of the blades is an amazing sound! So much better than the buzz from an big old electric turbine! And, it is good for the earth! For more info, and kid fun check out these sites: http://greenzone.airtricity.com/home/index.aspx And, GE’s Eco Imagination page where you can watch a movie about these wind turbines. |
