GMP will be lending its unique Eco-Economic Voice to the “Plastics are Forever International Youth Summit” in Los Angeles in March 2011. Want to join us: win a chance to Join 100 Youth Leaders. And, by the way, of course it will be fun. Just ask the guys from The Buried Life:
The Buried Life presents Algalita’s Plastics Are Forever International Youth Summit
RUN or BIKE: The deadline for submitting your team’s solution to plastic pollution is November 30. Don’t forget to submit your idea for a shot to join 100 other teens, media experts and environmental leaders. Read more @ http://www.plasticsareforever.org/.
Domtar is a “Founding Partner” of GMP
GreenMyParents is thrilled to announce support from Domtar – The Sustainable Paper Company as a Founding Partner. It marks Domtar’s latest push to promote ongoing forest conservation and environmentally responsible paper products, which have earned the support of respected environmental organizations such as the Rainforest Alliance and The Nature Conservancy. As a Founding Partner, Domtar will work closely with GreenMyParents to bring unique, youth ecological and economic insights to forestry and paper issues at home, in school, at mom and dad’s office, and in the community.
A few key sustainability practices GMP loves about Domtar:
Domtar is expanding its use of Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®) certified products Domtar is committed to FSC certification for all its forests and facilities. GMP Youth know you can’t improve things if your aren’t keeping score, and better still is a third party certification to increase transparency and accountability with credible roles.
78% Energy Self-Sufficiency at Domtar’s paper mills Domtar pulp mills use over 90% of the wood they consume. Half of the wood is used as biomass to create renewable energy. Imagine if your school, local government buildings and communities could generate 78% of needed electricity from renewable sources. GMP Youth are working to power their home, school and the economy with renewable energy.
Domtar reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions 34% since 2002 levels Imagine if every GMP household reduced its emissions by 34%. We could exceed the “20% by 2020” suggested by leading climate scientists and activists. GMP Youth know that reducing emissions makes business sense today to save money on fuel and energy and tomorrow to compete better in a sustainable economy.
“For the sake of our planet’s future, we need today’s youth to help seed the green economy, and it’s wonderful how GreenMyParents is making kids the Chief Sustainability Officers in their homes. We’re excited to work with GreenMyParents and help show how powerful and effective kids can be in bringing about change.”
Stay tuned for upcoming tips brought to you by GMP Founding Partner Domtar. For now, start with the following:
Think about how much paper you are currently using and establish your baseline. Then track the amount of paper used and its cost every month over time and measure your savings.
Share tips from home, school and your parents’ offices about how to be smart about paper – its use, re-use and recycling.
GMP Workshop Sept 11 @ Good Works Space at Fred Segal Santa Monica
Two 45-minute workshops, which align with the inspiring teachings in the renowned book, will be presented on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 12:30pm and 3pm.
Youth and their parents can:
Learn how to save the family over $100, by using a simple tips and ideas
Meet other teens who will inspire the “green” in you
Free, cool prizes will be awarded as part of the learning process
Workshops are at 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Lil Big Ups, a youth band who makes their own instruments from recycled materials, is an Educational Variety Show that is a PlatForm for Youth CREATIVE EXPRESSION in the WORLD! “lil BiG UPs “, perform songs, Played and Recorded with 100% ART RECYCLED INSTRUMENTS!(RUBBABoXeS)
About Good Works Space at Zero Minus Plus, Fred Segal: We’re devoting our storefront to three things we all could use a little more of these days: Inspiration. Self-expression. And contemplation. Good Works Space at Zero Minus Plus lets organizations bring their causes creatively, movingly, to life. It’s a room that invites discovery and reflection. A chance to let the world know what you’re thinking. And it’s where we can challenge our friends and customers to think differently, and to act boldly. Good Works Space presents ideas, interaction and inspiration by hosting worthy causes, fundraisers and special events throughout the year.
GMP will be lending its unique Eco-Economic Voice to the “Plastics are Forever International Youth Summit” in Los Angeles in March 2011. Want to join us: win a chance to Join 100 Youth Leaders. And, by the way, of course it will be fun. Just ask the guys from The Buried Life: 
