C.M. Lee
It's Our Earth
Kids speak up on environmental issues
Stone Han
Age 8, from Taiwan Province. In the 2nd grade at Shijia Hutong Elementary School.
Why is it important to take care of the earth?
Because we live on the earth.
Why do you care about the environment?
If the environment is bad, we will feel bad too. If the fields are dirty, our food will be dirty. If water is dirty, we can’t take showers and drink water. If nature isn’t protected, animals will become extinct. And we may become extinct too.
What do you do to protect the environment?
I put garbage around me in the trash can. And I don’t litter.
Going Green in Beijing
Easy earth-saving actions for families
We all know that everybody, including kids, has to do their part to protect the environment. But sometimes it’s hard to get started! To help you get your family on a greener path, tbjkids has compiled these practical eco tips for Beijing households with the help of Global Village of Beijing and Green Choice Beijing.
Cut down on energy consumption by turning off the lights. Kids can be reminded with simple signs around the house – to make things fun, get your kids to draw their own. If your family is studying Chinese, post bilingual signs.
An Essential Lesson
International students and schools do their part for the earth
After Claire Belilos watched An Inconvenient Truth (Al Gore’s documentary on global warming) in her 9th grade science class at the Western Academy of Beijing, she couldn’t wait to take action. Her response was the WAB Green Committee, the student group she created with the goal of discovering ways to reduce energy consumption and waste production at her school.
“If WAB can set an example by being as environmentally friendly as possible, other international schools will realize they can do the same,”Belilos says. “If schools are setting a good example, students attending the schools will learn what to do at home and teach other students around them.”
