A Green Leap Forward for Dobbs Ferry Junior Green Team!

🌟 An Afternoon of Green Learning at Springhurst Elementary In Dobbs Ferry, NY

On a brisk February day, the hallways of Springhurst Elementary buzzed with a different kind of energy. The Junior Green Team, led by the vibrant Ms. Sara Sellitti, stepped into a new green frontier - textile recycling. Guided by Ken Bruder from the Advanced Climate Education Foundation, the team participated in an exercise to stitch together new sustainability and climate action concepts.

The Junior Green Team, consisting of enthusiastic fourth and fifth graders, dove into the world of clothing recycling. This extracurricular activity wasn't just another Green Team meeting but a day where curiosity met creativity and awareness.

📽️ Pre-Class Curiosity: Before the big day, the group was asked to watch a video about the life cycle of jeans. They discovered how recycling denim could save a whopping 50% of resources compared to making a new pair.

🎩 Magical Moments in Sustainability: The classroom transformed into a stage where each piece of clothing told its own tale. Students became storytellers, spinning yarns of the past lives of recycled garments.

👚vs.🚗 ✈️ Tying it to the Big Picture: Mr. Bruder painted a clear picture of how fashion impacts our planet. Did you know the textile industry is responsible for more greenhouse gases than all automobiles and airplane flights?

✨ The 'Aha!' Moment: The session's standout was the students' creativity. Their ideas on why someone might recycle their clothing were heartfelt and showcased a deep understanding of sustainability.

The session highlighted a unanimous verdict — action is imperative. Propelled by their newfound understanding, students are now armed to influence change within their families and champion their own textile sustainability initiatives.

A letter to the principal advocating for a textile recycling program is in the works — a testament to the day's success. The Junior Green Team, with Ms. Sellitti at the helm, is now a beacon for other young eco-warriors.



🤝 How Can You Join In? You, too, can weave into this tapestry of change. Contributions to the clothing drive can be coordinated with Ms. Sellitti and the Junior Green Team, while the Advanced Climate Education Foundation stands ready to empower further action toward sustainability and circularity.

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