Work with local hazardous waste officials to make sure that the paint is handled and disposed of properly. C lean up your community. Spend a day during Earth Week cleaning up the beaches, parks, streams, and vacant lots in your community. Ask park officials if your PTA can assist with rebuilding signs, trails, and other areas that might need repair. You may even consider having your PTA adopt a area where you would clean it up on a regular basis throughout the year.
Automobiles are one of the single biggest sources of air pollution.
These measures can reduce air pollution and make your community a cleaner and safer place. To A Successful Earth Week Choose an Earth Week activity that reflects the concerns of your PTA and your community. Find out what other environmental programs are already underway in your community. Whenever possible, include children in the activities and decision-making process. Include an environmental column in your PTA newsletter to publicize Earth Week events and other environmental information.