Green goes elementary: New program teaches students about sustainable living

10/14/2009 | Read the RGJ article (PDF)

Several children put on a skit Monday for their school that involved a visit from the aliens of "Planet Guava," where the habits of residents there caused a buildup of trash that was consuming the land.

The aliens told earthlings to reuse, reduce and recycle, so this planet doesn't end up like theirs.

Caughlin Ranch Elementary School was being introduced to the GreenPower program, which supports and promotes educating students in renewable energy and incorporating conscious living practices. It's a partnership among Desert Research Institute, NV Energy and their customers.

Article reproduced with permission from the Reno Gazette Journal.