Earth Song by Michael Jackson

I recently watched this video in class, and it made me really think about the way we treat the earth.  It also reminded why I created this blog Which was to inspire others to treat the earth with respect.  The fact of the matter is, soon the earth will no longer be able to sustain us because we use up resources faster than we can replace them.  Hopefully this video will also inspire you, the same way it inspirited me.

Back in School: The Power of PowerPoint

When it comes to class presentations you can always present your project the old school way, by using ... Bristol board. However you can also try a newer, more eco-friendly presentation method.

PowerPoint by Microsoft, is an easy program that helps you prepare presentations. The best part is it doesn't involve paper! All you have do is save your project on a USB and hook it up to a computer and projector at school. (Firstly make sure you ask your teacher if you can do a PowerPoint presentation. Just in case she needs to bring in or book the equipment.)

To learn about how to create a PowerPoint presentation check out this link.

Tip Tuesday: Use Cold Water

Use Cold Water: Since cold water uses less energy to generate than hot water, it is the more eco-friendly choice. Wash your clothes, and dishes in cold water, as well as your hair. By washing your hair in cold water not only does it help the environment but it gives you shinier and healthier hair by sealing the hair follicle to help prevent split ends.

Back in School: Ways to Save Paper

After spending a good couple of hours cleaning my room, I realized how much paper we use in school. Not only do we use paper for taking notebooks, but we also have to use it my assignments, homework and passing note! Unfortunately by the end of the year most of this papers end up in the trash. Thankfully there are easier ways to reduce the amount of paper we use in school without sacrificing are education. 

1. Write on both sides of the paper.
2. Buy recycled paper and notebooks.
3. Reuse old paper.
4. E-mail your assignments to your professor when ever possible.
5. Take notebooks on your laptop. (don't forget to back it up or put it on your USB just in case something happens to your computer.)
6. Write smaller
7. Only write what is important. (listen 80% of the time take notes 20% of the time)
8. Use every page in your notebook (including the last page!!!)

Back in School: Have a Waste-Free Lunch

Most school lunches consist of a sandwich, with some cookies and other snacks thrown into a Ziploc bag, and than packed into a paper bag, because of this school lunches can produce a large amount of waste and cause a large amount of pollution. To make it easier, buy a couple lunch containers that can be simply reused.

 

If you are looking for some cute lunch containers, The Container Store would be a good place to start.

They have a wide variety of lunch bags, food containers, and reusable water bottles at reasonable prices. They even have a Cereal-on-the-Go container if your interested. 

                                                               

The Container Store

Roxy is the perfect place to find lunch bags with cute graphic designs. Their lunch bags can be found almost everywhere including  their website.

Roxy

Lavish & Lime is a Canadian Company in Vancouver that makes a number of eco-friendly, non-toxic products, including lunch bags, snack and sandwich wraps, containers and much more.

Lavish & Lime

Back in School: Vegetarian Lunch Ideas part two

Since I had find so many vegetarian lunch ideas I deiced to write a part two.

Pasta Salad

(Cook the pasta the night before and prepare the rest in the morning.)


I wrote a post on this recipe not to long ago, and it really is the perfect light-weight meal. You can also substitute it with noddles if you like.
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Chickpea Sandwich

I have not actually tried this recipe out, but it sure does look good.
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Protein Packed Grilled Cheese 

I could not help myself, but what would an article on lunch ideas be without grilled cheese? This is another recipe I picked up from "Double Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld."
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Tomato Soup with Pasta and Kidney Beans
(Make the pasta the night before.)

1. Boil a can of Campbell or any type of tomato soup. 
2. Throw in the canned kidney beans (use canned kidney beans so that it will cook faster.) 
3. Lastly add the pasta in.

Vegetable Fried Rice

(Cook the night before.)

Perfect for the rice lovers out there. 

recipe

or try this recipe if you want some this with an Indian flavours.

Egg Salad Sandwich

1. Toast two slices of whole wheat bread.
2. Hard boil an egg.
3. Remove the shell from the egg and break apart the egg into small pieces.
4. Add a good amount of mayo and mix it with the egg.
5. Add the mixture onto the toast. You can then add lettuce if you like. 

Back in School: Vegetarian Lunch Ideas part one

During my short lived days as a vegetarian, the hardest part was coming up with healthy school lunch ideas. I would have to spent hours every night searching up different options besides grilled cheese. Hopefully this article will help those out there who need some new fresh ideas when it comes to lunch.

Baked Potato Cubes

(Cook the night before)


This meal can easily double as dinner and lunch the next day. The cafeteria at my school serves this and it tastes delicious with ketchup.
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Salad Wrap

This easy recipe was spotted in the September issue of Seventeen magazine.

1. Heat up a couple whole wheat tortillas
2. Spread cream cheese onto the tortillas
3. add what every vegetables you want

Carrots, cucumber, and peppers work. You can even add eggs or beans to your wrap.






Pasta with Pea Pesto

(Cook the night before)
I came across this recipe while reading "Double Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld." This recipe includes chicken but all you have to do is remove it form the recipe if you want a vegetarian meal.
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Pita Chips with Hummus and Veggie Dippers

This recipe is very easy, and packed with nutrition. You can choose to buy already made pita chips and hummus, or you can make your own.

Pita chip recipe

Hummus recipe

1. Blend together chick peas and salt in a blender or a chopper until smooth.

If this meal is not filling enough for lunch bring along mini veggies and ranch dressing.

Banana and Peanut Butter Sandwich

 

A new twist on peanut butter and jelly for those with a sweet tooth. 

1. Lightly toast two slices of bread. (preferably whole wheat)
2. Cover the toast with peanut butter
3. Add a couple of bananas on top
4. Optional: drizzle a bit on honey on top

Bagel Pizza

An easier and cuter way to make a pizza.

1. Toast your Bagel
2. Coat the bagel with cheese and any other pizza topping your prefer. (pineapple, veggies)