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CL Social Innovator, Terrell Carter, Makes His School More Environmentally-friendly
Posted January 21st, 2008 by Mike.Delponte
Terrell Carter started The Lopez Energy Efficiency Project, a Conscious Lifestyle venture, to address the environmental degradation caused by his school's paper waste. He had two goals:
1. To persuade his school to switch from non-recycled paper, to paper made from post-consumer waste (PCW).
2. To reduce the amount of paper that students and teachers on Lopez Island use.
Terrell has been successful on both fronts. His school's administration has made the change to 40% PCW-paper, and Terrell is still working to move to paper made from 100% PCW content.
Terrell also launched an awareness campaign that educates students and teachers about paper waste, with tips on how to be more eco-friendly. The attached flyers are part of his campaign.
Photo by Life is Art.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| School Height vs Paper Use Height.pdf | 1.01 MB |
| Reduce Reuse Recycle.doc | 27 KB |
Minor Changes for Major Impact Makes News with Eco-Friendly Fashion Show
Posted January 14th, 2008 by Mike.Delponte
Amethyst Strickland made news last semester with her environmentally fashion show. Amethyst, who is a Conscious Lifestyle Social Innovator and founder of Minor Changes for Major Impact, assembled a team to transform $150 of clothes purchased at the Waterfront Rescue Mission into a line of trendy styles for teens.
The Pensacola Independent News writes, "Amethyst is teaching other teens how to transform thrift store finds into cutting-edge designs while promoting environmental sustainability."
Following the success of her fashion show, Amethyst is working hard to organize an environmental documentary showing on Valentine's Day. The name of the event is aptly titled "Love the Earth." Minor Changes for Major Impact members will be on hand to collect petition signatures for a campaign to increase eco-friendly purchasing at schools.
Congratulations Amethyst on your continued success!
