Contributing to keeping our planet green is becoming increasingly important, and teaching out kids to do their part right from the early ages is even more important. We need to teach our kids to do the right thing by first starting to practice it ourselves. We need to expose them as little as possible to using throw away plastic. As hard as this might seem we should start by taking small steps.
For a first step, try using reusable or bio-degradable materials when packing snacks for the kids. Instead of throw away plastic switch to stainless steel boxes. You can’t be certain that the plastic is free from toxic chemicals, but you can be certain that stainless steel does not not leach any chemicals. Then initial outlay might be a bit more than the plastic boxes, but stainless steel is designed to last a lifetime and you can sure your kids are safe.
Next, the step more for the environment. While having picnics and parties, try to use bio degradable plates and cups. A brand new range of eco friendly use and throw plates, cutlery and cups are now available – they are made from palm tree leaves. They look great, feel great and look after the planet.
Also look into the range of wooden toys, they are great, safe and protect the environment.
January 3, 2012
Teaching our kids to be eco-responsible
Durga Puja – The Festival Indians wait for Wishes from Florists
Durga Puja – means triumph of Good over Evil. The time of the year in India when this nation unite as one. The Festival that bonds races, cultures and religions; that pulls a string tying the hearts and the minds of community across the biases of every divide. This is a Festival which influences the everybody’s schedule, even when it is months away. Plans and schedules, meet-ups and feasts, Gifts and Return Gifts – this is a season of love, care and joy. Wherever we are for whatever reason, this is the season of homecoming!
Durga Puja means the kaash phool! Durga puja means the Dhaak! It means the sun. It means the aimless white clouds in the blue sky. It means much more. To someone, a different something. Yet!But to all of us, the same! Listening to the chants of the shloka awaking the Deity in the first light of the Mahalaya is a experience that defies comparison. The feeling of new clothes on Sasthi, the pandal hopping with friends on Saptami, the early morning anjali on Ashtami, the feast on Nabami, and the sindur-khela on Dashami signifying a affectionate, touching parting of the Mother are the moments that make the year! It is about the thoughtless, mindless binging on junk food everyday from the local makeshift roadside shacks. It is about excitement! It is about everything that forms fragments of memory that repeats itself every year, but is very much special to us.
And so the Festival is a time for beauty. For Freshness and for a new start. It is a cascade of sights, sounds, smells and touches. It is a welcome that touches the known and the unknown alike. The welcome of a Mother who manifests Herself in Nature, and in our being. We feel beautiful, and we feel like beautifying. Flower delivery from Flowers Shop and Trinkets and Decorations to make the homecoming of your beloved one to care for; Fragrances and Colors that lend your abode the warmth of your heart. And yes, nothing compares to the smile of happiness and gratitude that you get in return. We hope for a happy homecoming. We wait for a very cheerful time this October with family, friends and loved ones.
Floralis – Online Florists wishes you a colourful, fragrant Durga Puja. Send Flowers to your Friends and Family as a Gift this Durga Puja
Floralis is a beautiful Flower Shop. It specializes in Flower Delivery, Fresh Flower Bouquet, Artificial or Dried Flowers Arrangement, Online Ordering of Flowers, and Gift Items. An expert in Flower Decoration and provides Quality Decoration & Management Services for Wedding, Events, Parties, Shop or Home Decoration.
Article by Pooja Kumari of Adore Foundation an IT Company
