Resources which explore the need for sustainable consumption patterns are being developed by several organizations and are available for students from the preschool to the graduate levels. Other groups concentrate on informal education, teaching outside of the classroom.
Educational programs are available that focus on the effects of advertising and consumerism.
Curricula have also been developed that directly promote waste reduction. And there are programs aimed more at teaching core ecological values. Although this puzzle piece focuses on youth education, it s never too late to learn how to live more lightly on the earth. Please go to our other puzzle pieces for information about various other forms of education.