A 2021 UNICEF study found that nearly 60% of all 16-24 year olds are 'extremely concerned' about our environmental crises.
Another 2018 study by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) found that 80% of students between 8-18 believe that it is important to protect te taiao.
In te ao Māori is this beautiful worldview that 'we don't inherit the land from our ancestors but borrow it from our children.'
Which is why I'm encouraged to see more schools making long term decisions that are in line with the values of the young people they serve.
Like how The Orchard Child Care Center in Rotorua decided that instead of buying new classroom tables, they would just replace the damaged and swollen MDF laminate table tops with Cleanstone, extending the life of old tables by now a lifetime.
💚 And here's the thing about these new table tops - they're made from a solid block of 100% recycled plastics and low carbon - embodying the principles of the circular economy.
💪 They're incredibly durable, able to withstand the wear and tear of even the most energetic learners while outlasting any MDF laminate table top. After a few years, give it a quick sand and polish and it's as good as new.
🌧 It's 100% waterproof. Teachers have a million things to worry about and swollen table tops shouldn't be one of them.
💰 It's just under the price of a new table. You can give your classrooms a fresh, modern look without breaking the bank.
Let's ditch the old, embrace replacement mindset and create spaces that will make our tamariki proud.
Happy teaching whānau!
Another 2018 study by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) found that 80% of students between 8-18 believe that it is important to protect te taiao.
In te ao Māori is this beautiful worldview that 'we don't inherit the land from our ancestors but borrow it from our children.'
Which is why I'm encouraged to see more schools making long term decisions that are in line with the values of the young people they serve.
Like how The Orchard Child Care Center in Rotorua decided that instead of buying new classroom tables, they would just replace the damaged and swollen MDF laminate table tops with Cleanstone, extending the life of old tables by now a lifetime.
💚 And here's the thing about these new table tops - they're made from a solid block of 100% recycled plastics and low carbon - embodying the principles of the circular economy.
💪 They're incredibly durable, able to withstand the wear and tear of even the most energetic learners while outlasting any MDF laminate table top. After a few years, give it a quick sand and polish and it's as good as new.
🌧 It's 100% waterproof. Teachers have a million things to worry about and swollen table tops shouldn't be one of them.
💰 It's just under the price of a new table. You can give your classrooms a fresh, modern look without breaking the bank.
Let's ditch the old, embrace replacement mindset and create spaces that will make our tamariki proud.
Happy teaching whānau!