Does the green movement have staying power, or will it fade into obscurity over time? Eco-activists tell us we need to live green and buy green for the sake of future generations. And according to Andrea Ford’s article Growing Up Green, our children may very well possess the knowledge and the optimism to carry the eco-friendly torch well into the 21st century. Ford notes that kids can learn environmentally responsible philosophies and practices from their parents, then take it a step further with their “brilliant naïveté.”

But learning doesn’t just take place at home. Ford provides some informative links that school teachers can use to educate students about the environment and what it means to live green. For example, the EPA has an Environmental Kids Club with resources for middle school students, high school students, and teachers.

It just goes to show that if we lead by example, the next generation may take the initiative and do what it takes to keep the planet clean and green.

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