Being Green with Three More R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Joins "Reading, Riting & Rithmatic"

When the term "green" is used to describe a product or way of life, it means "environmentally friendly." Followers of the green movement believe that by reducing their own usage of resources, they can reduce their negative impact on the environment and influence culture to the sa...

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Published inUnderstanding our gifted Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 12 - 14
Main Author Lyon, Sally
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Open Space Communications LLC 2010
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Academically Gifted
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Conservation (Environment)
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Summary:When the term "green" is used to describe a product or way of life, it means "environmentally friendly." Followers of the green movement believe that by reducing their own usage of resources, they can reduce their negative impact on the environment and influence culture to the same ends. The green movement has spread from individuals to companies and businesses as well, with these organizations consciously choosing a more green way of doing business. People can build green houses, drive green cars, use green technology, and purchase green food, among many other things. Since the green movement believes that every little bit counts, many consumers start small and work their way up. This article provides online resources pertaining to being green that are available for gifted students, their parents, and teachers.
ISSN:1040-1350