Green Minds Make for Bright Futures: From Classrooms to Boardrooms
Nobody knows the struggling state of the natural world better than todayâs younger generations. Since the industrial revolution, the scale and intensity of human impact on the global climate has been increasing exponentially. But I am not here to go on and on about how we (and I mean a collective, species-level âweâ) have messed up. No, in fact I am here to shed some light on how we can prepare the next generation of environmentalists to undo the deeds of our fossil-fuel loving predecessors.
What is Education for Sustainable Development?
Remember when the biggest lesson you learned in school was how to dodge a dodgeball? Well, times have changed. Today, schools are where the green magic begins. Teaching kids about sustainability isnât just about recycling paper or turning off the lights (seriously though, turn off the lights!). Itâs about creating little green-leaders who grow up to be, well⌠big green-leaders. This is where Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) comes in.
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Who We Are: Fifty Shades Greener
Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, weâre not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isnât just a color; itâs a lifestyle, and we live it with a bit of cheek and a lot of heart. Our team, a quirky blend of lifelong greenies, seasoned educators, and fresh innovators, believes that every little bit helps and that education is the cornerstone of sustainable change. Born from a simple idea in a hotelâs green team meeting, we've grown into a vibrant community passionate about turning the hospitality world a shade greener. We think greenwashing is as outdated as last season's fashion and are here to ensure sustainability is as authentic as it is actionable. From the early days in Doolin to the bustling workshops of today, our journey has been about making sustainability accessible, understandable, and, dare we say, fun. We don't just throw jargon around; we break it down with practical advice and real-world actions that everyone, from hotel managers to cafe owners, can take. So, whether youâre looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, weâve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while weâre serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you canât have a laugh while saving the planet, when can you? Join us as we continue to write our story, one green step at a time. Hereâs to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive inâthe waterâs fine, and itâs getting greener by the minute!
