Ask Eco Ed: How can we adopt sustainable practices to kick off the school year?

Eco Ed responds to a mother’s question on how to become more sustainable to kick-off the school year. Learn how to keep your young students healthy, travel efficiently, what products to buy, and other back-to-school tips.

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Ed Begley and Eco Ed Strive to Promote a Green World

Eco Ed & Ed Begley are seen laughing together on the subway.

Using his fame as an actor and environmental activist, Ed Begley, Jr. is on a “never-ending green streak.” Mr. Begley is vocal about conserving energy by taking action yourself. On one occasion, Mr. Begley spoke to USA Today to promote people biking to work to conserve energy and help reduce one’s carbon footprint.

Eco Ed and Ed Begley were seen laughing together on the metro in DC. Both Eds are asked to work together as environmental leaders to create innovative solutions that strive to make a green world.

See Ed Begley’s environmental website here

 

Ask Eco Ed: Is there a better way to dispose all those leaves?

Dear Eco-Ed:

I’ve been piling up all my leaves in the road.  Isn’t there a better way to dispose of them?  I’ve heard that the leaves can provide nutrients to my yard, and minimize the amount of chemical fertilizers that I’ll need to put in next year.

- Reducing Yard Waste

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