With new environmental challenges seeming to rise every day, it can be difficult to keep up with what is happening around us. However, remaining up to date on these issues, especially for our youth, is the key to a better relationship with our planet. As young people, we share a responsibility to lead the next generation into a greener future. In support of this mission, GoGreenish recently visited Earl Warren Middle School and Dieguino Middle School to give the students a presentation about recycling and composting.
This presentation educated students on what is recyclable and compostable through interactive slides such as the one below.
Getting students physically involved in this way keeps them engaged and actually processing the information. Additionally, using simple phrases such as “if it grows, it goes” will help students easily remember these concepts.
After getting students introduced and familiar with the topics, more information packed slides such as the ones below become much easier to digest.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urges the importance of environmental education which encourage
- Awareness and sensitivity to the environment and environmental challenges
- Knowledge and understanding of the environment and environmental challenges
- Attitudes of concern for the environment and motivation to improve or maintain environmental quality
- Skills to identify and help resolve environmental challenges
- Participation in activities that lead to the resolution of environmental challenges
Increasing awareness in our youth of environmental issues is also easier than many may think. The EPA provides lesson plans, homework assignments, and games for parents and teachers to educate our youth through their website.
Teaching sustainability practices does not have to be complicated or hard. With intention and care, young people can gain the knowledge and tools that they need to start making a difference in their communities and eventually, our planet.
Works Cited:
“What is Environmental Education? | US EPA.” Environmental Protection Agency, 4 August 2025, https://www.epa.gov/education/what-environmental-education. Accessed 11 October 2025.
