About this course
Our Going Green course will teach students simple, budget-friendly ways to help them and their families live a healthier, more planet-friendly lifestyle. With step-by-step instruction, our students will access uncomplicated solutions to help them conserve, reduce, reuse, and recycle, and, thus, minimize impact on the planet. They will discover that even small changes make a difference and that going green is good for our health, the planet, and even our budgets.
* You have 4 weeks to complete this course from date of your enrollment.
Going Green Module 1
What does it mean to be green?
Green is not only healthy, inspiring, and possible. It is also necessary. In this module you will learn why you should go green and the simplest changes you can make right now.
- Green Power
- Waste and Recycling
- Reuse Existing Resources
- Eat Organic
- Unplug
Going Green Module 2
Greening Your Consumption
Consume smarter. In this section, you will take steps to green your home, your energy and your appetite.
- DIY Cleaners
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Becoming Water Conscious
- Energy Offsetting and Auditing
- Organic: Safe, Local, Clean
Going Green Module 3
Greening Your Look
This section will teach you how to green your appearance, not just through your clothes, hygiene, and/or beauty regiment, but also the ever-stressful appearance of your yard. Your neighbors can't compete!
- Sustainable Yards and Gardens
- Green Pest Management and Weed Control
- Composting
- Organic Clothing and Green Fabrics
- Green Personal Care Products
Going Green Module 4
Next Level: Greening Your Travel, Others, and Extreme Lifestyle Choices
In this last section, you will learn how to make smarter, more environmentally friendly choices regarding local and non-local travel, as well as make better choices for those around you. If your passion to go green extends beyond the simple steps of previous chapters, this module will help you go above and beyond green consumption.
- Carbon Emissions, Oil Supply, and Driving Smarter
- Alternative Modes of Transportation
- Slow Travel, Ecotourism, and Green Business
- Green Kids From Birth
- Green Homes and Communities
