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We Root for Earth
by The Environmentalists
A student podcast designed to educate others on the small changes we all can do to help protect Earth's valuable resources in a sustainable way. The podcast is run by The Environmentalists, a middle school club. You can subscribe to our podcast newsletter and learm more about out projects at https://werootforearth732232767.wordpress.com/home/. Interested in learning more about our projects, leave us a voice message: anchor.fm/the-environmentalists/message
Episodes
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Give Thanks to Earth
In this episode we share our experience with monitoring river water quality and we provide reminders on having a sustainable Thanksgiving. We are so happy to be restarting our club podcast We Root for Earth with our newest members. The Environmentalist are 6th, 7th and 8th graders who care deply...
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We Root for Earth: Valentine's Day Sustainable Gift Ideas
Learn about the consumer waste typically produced on this holiday and what you can do differently. Be an original gift giver and make your valentine feel special. Check out all the great ideas we found to have a Valentine's Day that shows love to the Earth too. Here are two of our favorite ideas:...
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We Root for Earth: Sustainable Gift Ideas
This guide was made by our environmentalists to provide you with great gift ideas that are not only good for anyone in your life but also sustainable. Check out the following companies mentioned in the podcast. Larq Water Bottle 4ocean Ocean Trash Bracelets Zero Waste Starter Kit Kits are set up...
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We Root for Earth Season Three: Learning about Water and Soil Issues in Our Community
We are thrilled to begin our third season with a new group of students. We have been busy working on two projects which we hope will inspire you to get involved with environmental issues. You are welcome to compete against us in The Purple Plow Challenge. Check out their webpage for information...
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We Root for Earth Episode 25: Habitat Hotels Workshop
After months of planning, our project is finally happening! Hear about our first Habitat Hotels workshop which was a great success. This workshop taught families the importance of pollinators, why non agressive bees need homes and how to build them. The workshop was made possible by the support…
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Episode 24: Invasive Species and Illinois Prairie
In this episode we have students from our 9th period Science Class that are here to talk about invasive species and Illinois prairie.
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Episode 23: Earth Day 2022
We hope you try one of our ideas for making Earth Day a meaningful day for you and your family. If you are in the Aurora area, we are hosting an Earth Day cleanup on April 24 at Bednarcik Junior High School and would love for you to join us. If you have any questions contact us at...
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Episode 22: Plant Based Diet Challenge
In this episode hear from our team of students who tried a plant based diet for the first time. Check out our blog posts on Instagram We Root for Earth or lookg at the recipes we tried on our website.
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Episode 21: World Water Day March 22
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water. Students are learning about human impact on our natural resources as they investigate communities around the globe facing a water crisis. As...
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Episode 20: Ways to Reduce Human Impact on the Environment
In this week's episode, hear about our new challenge of trying to a plant based diet. In addition, we are joined by guest speakers from the 7th grade science class who share their plans to reduce human impact on the environment in order to protect animals.
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We Root for Earth Episode 19: Sustainability Challenge (Part 2)
In this episode learn more about the Sustainability Challenge and hear how we are staying on track. So far, we have successfully completed 15 out of 15 tasks. We have found this challenge to be rewarding and we have enjoyed sharing our daily progress on our Instagram We Root for Earth. Check it…
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We Root for Earth Episode 18: Sustainability Challenge
Let’s be honest — you’re probably like most people who have already given up on their New Year's resolution. Why not start something new that could have a more lasting impact? Join us on our journey to be more sustainable. In this week's episode, learn small habits you can easily change that can...
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We Root for Earth Episode 17: The 'Doomsday Glacier'
Welcome back to We Root for Earth! We are a group that is dedicated to helping restore our environment. We’d also love it if you would come on this journey with us and as we try new things to help mend our environment. This podcast discusses the Thwaites Glacier, a glacier that scientists call…
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We Root for Earth Episode 16: Starting Off the New Year with Sustainable Resolutions
Along with festive celebrations and resolutions come opportunities to be friendlier to the environment this new year. Choose at least one simple lifestyle change to start. Every little bit adds up to make a difference. Sources Used: (NEEF) Climate Superstars Lesson Plans on Global Climate Change...
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We Root for Earth Episode 15: Holiday Gift Guide and Ideas
Homemade gifts and life experiences are personalized gifts that come from the heart. Try giving these types of gifts this year. If you are not creative or not sure what someone would like, before you buy lotion, candles or soaps, consider using a small business in your community or look for...
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We Root for Earth Episode 14: Ways to Reduce Holiday Waste Part 1
In this episode we discuss the impact holiday celebrations have on the environment and provide some helpful tips and strategies to reduce waste during this time. Resources used for this podcast: National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Stanford University Recycling Center Seaside...
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We Root for Earth Episode 13: Being Thankful Without Being Wasteful
Happy Thanksgiving! This podcast is about simple ways you can celebrate a wastefree Thanksgiving. Here are some eco-friendly tips: Go natural. Decorate with nature. Bring pine branches, pinecones, acorns, and colorful leaves into your home. It will add fragrant beauty to your table. And after the...
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We Root for Earth Episode 12: Recycling Textile Waste
In this episode, we tackle textile waste and how it can be recycled. Also what makes it a costly and difficult procedure. A few things from a past episode, Fast Fashion Episode 1, (Our first official episode!) were mentioned such as upcycling, so if you want more specifics be sure to check that...
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We Root for Earth Episode 11: The California Oil Spill
This episode discusses what an oil spill is and more specifically why the California oil spill is important. Along with how individuals can help. Sources used for information: LA Times, CNN, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. Cover picture from ABC News
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We Root for Earth Episode 10: Keep Our Waterways Clean
Check out our new podcast and hear about our experience on World Water Monitoring Day.
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We Root for Earth Episode 9: A New Beginning
It is the start of a new school year, so this episode is an introduction to some new members and just a conversation between us about the environmental issues that matter to us.
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We Root for Earth Episode 8: Zero Waste Lunch for School
In this episode learn about a few different ways you can reduce the amount of plastic that can be found in your lunchbox. If you have ideas on how to create a zero waste school lunch, please share them with us.
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We Root for Earth Episode 7: Habitat Hotels
Todays episode is a continuation to Episode 6: The Prairie State? We share some ideas on what can be done to help restore the prairie and at the end of the episode we share some exciting news.
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We Root for Earth Episode 6: The Prairie State?
Join us as we learn about the habitats around our school in Northeastern Illinois. This is Part 1 of 2 in a series talking about our new project Habitat Hotels, our plan to increase the pollinator population.
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We Root for Earth Episode 5: Small Changes You Can Do - Bar Shampoo and Conditioner
In this episode we hear personal testimony from a school administrator who took our suggestion to try using bar shampoo and conditioner as a way to reduce single use plastic.
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We Root for Earth Episode 4: We Grow Together
In this episode we talk about a project we started for the students of our school so they can learn about the importance of plants. We hope you enjoy hearing about the project. Let us know if you want to know more about it.
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We Root for Earth Episode 3: Growing Plants from Scraps
Learn about a project we worked on for the Purple Plow Challenge sponsored by the Department of Agriculture
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We Root for Earth Episode 2: Earth Day
Learn a little history about Earth Day and what you can do to make a difference.
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We Root for Earth Episode 1: Fast Fashion
Our first official episode is about Fast Fashion because with it being spring, a lot of people are probably doing spring cleaning which may mean cleaning out closets and getting rid of clothes which do not decompose in a landfill.
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Welcome to We Root for Earth
We are a group of students sharing what we are learning about environmental issues and we would love it if you would join us our journey to make the world a better place.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A student podcast designed to educate others on the small changes we all can do to help protect Earth's valuable resources in a sustainable way. The podcast is run by The Environmentalists, a middle school club. You can subscribe to our podcast newsletter and learm more about out projects at https://werootforearth732232767.wordpress.com/home/. Interested in learning more about our projects, leave us a voice message: anchor.fm/the-environmentalists/message
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The Environmentalists
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A student podcast designed to educate others on the small changes we all can do to help protect Earth's valuable resources in a sustainable way. The podcast is run by The Environmentalists, a middle school club. You can subscribe to our podcast newsletter and learm more about out projects at...
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