The curriculum unit for schools concerning the issues with paper and plastic bags and the benefits of reusable bags is now available on the website. Go here to download the curriculum unit for your classroom.

The PSA is currently being edited and will be posted in the near future.

Our mission is to reduce the harmful environmental effects of disposable bags by encouraging retailers to sell and promote reusable bags and by educating consumers to ensure the widespread use of the bags. We aim to show retailers how adopting re-usable bags can reduce costs of disposable bags and provide a potential revenue source. We will also help inform consumers of the convenience of reusable bags for their shopping and educate them on the environmental consequences of disposable bags.

View the greenbag poster!

Kids for a Cooler Planet is working to expand its successful reusable bag project across both New Hampshire and Vermont. We have successfully passed two resolutions - one in the Vermont legislature and on in the New Hampshire legislature.

We have been working with the Dartmouth College Education Department on a curriculum unit on plastic, paper, and reusable bags for elementary age children. The unit has been piloted in elementary school classrooms. This fun, imaginative unit helps children learn about the problems with disposable bags and how their families can do their part to help the environment. The unit will conform to state curriculum standards and is available for download.

We are also editing a public service announcement that we filmed with the help of a professional director and another kid’s service organization, “Change the World Kids” (Changetheworldkids.com). The PSA will help raise more awareness of the environmental problems with disposable bags. The announcement will hopefully be aired in the next few months.

Please contact marjorie@kidsforacoolerplanet.com or read this page if you’re interested in becoming involved with our project or finding out more about our curriculum unit.