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Greening Vancouver's Youth: E.C.H.O. for Sustainable Education and Networking

E.C.H.O. is a network of secondary students promoting sustainability in Vancouver. Weekly meetings, collaborative events, and Earth Week initiatives engage youth in education, sustainability, and networking goals. Join us in building a greener future!

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Greening Vancouver's Youth: E.C.H.O. for Sustainable Education and Networking

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  1. E.C.H.O. Education Creating High School Opportunities

  2. Who are we? • Network of secondary students from various high schools in the Vancouver district • Act as representatives for all schools, including elementary schools • Approximately 30 students • Youth-driven and first of its kind • Supported by the VSB, including Kevin Millsip, Sustainability Coordinator

  3. What do we do? • Meet together weekly at the VSB • Plan big Earth Day event, discuss district-wide goals on sustainability, and work on green initiatives • Invite other schools, organizations or groups to collaborate

  4. Goals - Education 1.) Education • raise awareness through presentations at elementary schools • encourage and work with elementary students to get involved and start their own green projects

  5. Goals - Sustainability 2.) Sustainability • work on district-wide programs and policies, which include uniform recycling and composting systems • connect with community and local organizations for resources

  6. Goals - Networking 3.) Networking • continue to network and connect with other schools within the district • work together for a common goal • hope to expand to other school districts (Burnaby, Surrey)

  7. Plans so far… • An Earth Week for all secondary and elementary schools to participate in • 3rd week of April • 19th – 23rd • Each day of the week will be associated with a theme (Monday: Energy, Tuesday: Awareness etc.)

  8. Earth Week -encourage classes to turn off lights for an hour Monday - Energy -raise awareness through videos and other presentations Tuesday - Awareness -educate students on reducing, reusing, recycling, and rethinking; hold a “recyclable” fashion show Wednesday – 4Rs Thursday - Transportation -encourage students to take alternate transportation (bus, biking) Friday – Hope, Home -taking back your goals back home; Hope Banner to

  9. Earth Day • The bringing together of people focusing on the youth of Vancouver including elementary, secondary, and university students • Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 • Plan to hold a parade on the Cambie Street bridge • Parade down to Science World for a big, festive Earth Day event • Bring awareness and spread the concept of sustainability and the importance of living in a healthier, greener city

  10. Message Our coalition of youth strives to show people that we want to grow up to live in a green, safe, and healthy city. We do care for our future, we do want to build a great generation, and it’s time for ACTION. -The ECHO Team

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