With a growing concern for the environment, many schools are taking steps towards becoming more eco-friendly and promoting sustainable development. In this month's featured Webinar, we hear from noted educated Dr. Basundhara on how some schools are implementing green initiatives such as using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and educating students on environmental responsibility. In adopting these practices, schools are not only benefiting the environment, but also creating a healthier and more productive learning environment for students. Dr. Busundhara shares a variety of valuable teaching tools and discussion topics in this captivating hour-long session.
TEDTalk: Coral Reef Love Story
Everyone loves a TEDTalk. Here is one of our favorites:
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Marine Biologist, Ayana Johnson, tells the story of how she fell in love with a parrotfish. Amazed by this wondrous creature, Ayana digs deep into the five features that sparked her love, and what’s at stake for these and other fish as climate change threatens the future of coral reefs.
TedTalk: Creative Fixes for Fashion's Waste Problem
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While scouring the thrift store racks of clothing, wholesale fashion distributor Amit Kaira was struck by a question: what happens to the clothes that don’t get sold? He was shocked to find out that a majority end up in landfills. Hear more fashion statistics that may surprise you and some innovative ideas to make fashion more sustainable on this month’s featured TedTalk.