NEUQUA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
NVeco (ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB)
OUR GOAL
To raise awareness on how we impact the environment and promote the protection of both people and wildlife from environmental harm.
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Check out the Newsletter section under the Menu to see this year's Speaker Presentations.
OUR 2023-2024 FOCUS: PLANTING, EDUCATING, RECYCLING
As states across the United States follow suite with countries around the globe, we will be turning our attention to the threat that these kinds of plastics pose to our environment.
Watch out for our creative ideas for alternatives during the school year!
See this article about plastic bottle waste and this article about problems associated with plastic bags.
Fact: On average, 38 billion plastic water bottles end up in the landfill every year. That's only 23% being recycled.
CHECK OUT THESE INSPIRING PEOPLE!
LAUREN SINGER
She runs the website Trash is for Tossers showing that anyone can take steps to lead a low waste lifestyle. Check out her inspiring mason jar and ideas!
EVERYDAY PEOPLE
It doesn't necessarily have to be an invention. Sometimes, a change of mind is all it takes for people to take action. Check out the NY times.
GRETA THUNBERG
She is the Swedish Activist who has pressured world leaders about the imminence of Climate Change, and has encouraged the student led, "Friday for Future" Climate strikes.