living green

on living sustainably

Americans consume 26% of the world’s energy.

More than 13 billion dollars worth of energy leaks through small cracks and holes every year.

7 million premature deaths each year are linked to air pollution.

Turn off lights and electronic devices when not in use.

SPREAD AWARENESS!!

8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year. By 2050, it is estimated there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight.

One-third of the world’s population is currently experiencing water scarcity.

Regularly recycle.

Use energy efficient appliances and light bulbs. Buildings are responsible for around 40% of global energy consumption and account for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions.

Use sustainable products such as reusable bags, water bottles, food containers, etc.

Take shorter showers. Only run washing machines/dishwashers when they are full. Turn off the tap while brushing teeth.

may sarin & aliza jacob managing editor & section

When the fourth period bell rings, the student body disperses for lunch or advisory. Meanwhile, a select group of students make their way to the lecture hall, commons, or even the desk of principal Gwen Elder herself. Seated in a group, these students throw ideas back and forth, workshopping Consol’s most elaborate events.

This group came about because of the book “Thrivers: The Surprising Reason Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine” by Michele Borba. Principal Gwen Elder, inspired by the book, was led to host Borba as a guest speaker at AMCHS. The students in attendance later became Consol’s first ever student input group, Thrivers.

Thrivers were the minds behind Consol Cares, the well-received city-wide volunteer day back in March. Since many students were interested in volunteering but didn’t know how, or they simply needed service hours, Consol Cares was a useful way to engage students.

“Once we took the input of our student body and our Thrivers group, [we started] brainstorming,” Elder said. “A lot of people said they want to work