Translating Environmental Sustainability into Conscious Living

Translating Environmental Sustainability into Conscious Living I’ve always remembered the profound advice I received from an important mentor when I embarked on my first teaching assignment in a small, private school in the seaside village of Tomales in northern California decades ago. “From the earliest age,” he said, “Teach the children how to think for themselves and to realize they have the capacity to make a difference in the world; never lower your standards and never give up on any of them.” Save the Elephants The children grew up loving elephants. In the 70s and 80s thousands of African elephants were being killed brutally for their ivory tusks. Heartbroken and passionate, the boys and girls ages 5-8, began their 10-year challenge, all the way through high school, to work on the international ivory ban -- finally signed into law in 1989. They played an important role by going to environmental fairs, distributing fact sheets, answering questions, getting 1000s of signatures, presenting at speaking engagements, designing and selling elephant T-shirts, and raising thousands of dollars to donate to the cause.  The students were chosen to represent the U.S. at the United Nations because of the success of their project. They believed they could make a difference. Translated into Action Whether you want to protect endangered animals, the oceans, the environment, alternative transportation, renewable energy, or reduce the carbon footprint, it has to be translated into action. Get inspired by one of our nonprofit clients: Cool the Earth in Northern CA reaches out to schools all over the globe to educate, encourage, and support them to reduce their carbon footprint. Read more about how we assisted them with their translation needs, or help them to expand by visiting the Cool the Earth website and learn how you can get involved with this amazing program. Sandra DeLay, President