People Are Talking About Cool the Earth

The impact of Cool the Earth on kids and their families has been contagious. From kids and parents to principals and community leaders, people are talking about the value of having Cool the Earth in their school community. Here’s what a few people have had to say about the program . . .

Community Leaders...

“Cool the Earth has helped provide our students, staff and school families with an increased awareness and appreciation for the earth and our environment. We recognize the power and importance of taking small individual steps and making a big difference.”
—Sally Peck, Bacich Elementary School Principal, Kentfield, California

“In a short period of time Cool the Earth has ignited dozens of school-based communities toward a common goal of sustainability. When we see that by taking simple actions together we can eliminate millions of pounds of carbon, there is a sense of hope and a coming together in the community.”
—California State Assemblyman, Jared Huffman

“We’re really pleased with the effectiveness of this grassroots program,” There is a wealth of information available to people about carbon reduction, but by turning climate change into a ‘positive and fun’ challenge for the entire community, Cool the Earth has delivered amazing results.”
—Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Executive Officer Jack Broadbent.

“What is really appealing about the Cool the Earth program is that it goes beyond merely raising awareness; by motivating families to take simple actions, they are actually doing something tangible to reverse global warming.”
—Torri Estrada - Program Officer, Marin Community Foundation

Kids...

“I love Cool the Earth. It made me want to get involved. Once I heard the information, I said, ‘Mom, I want to help the earth by changing the light bulbs and not wasting water.’”
—Violet L., 3rd grader.

“I walk to school almost everyday now. I try to make less garbage by eating all my snack; if I can’t finish it I take it home. I think our school made a very big difference in the world.”
—Sara W., 3rd grader

“I told my parents to put only stuff that you can RE-USE in my lunchbox. They cannot use plastic wrap and tin foil and plastic bottles and things like paper napkins.” “My mom and dad STILL have to work on using less cars because it pollutes the earth and just takes a whole lot of gas. They also still have to work on using more twisty light bulbs.”
—Kian A., 2nd grader

“I learned what happens when people are driving their cars too much and taking long showers. I think we can make the world a better place and the ice will stop melting.”
—Eli N. - 3rd grader

Parents...

“Cool the Earth pushes parents to do the things they’ve wanted to do, but haven’t found time for. When your kid comes home and tells you to pack a zero waste lunch for the environment, it forces parents to change their old patterns for the better.”
—Brooke Peterson, Mother, San Anselmo, California

“Cool the Earth put a fire under us. It got us composting, replacing light bulbs and changing the way we packed our kids lunches. Bravo to Cool the Earth.”
—Polly Ely, Mother, Kentfield, California

“My 11-year-old daughter came home from school one day and asked me how to turn down the water heater. This was a whole new area of interest for her. These skills will help her for the rest of her life.”
—Dave Parrent, Redwood City, California.

“Since Cool The Earth came into my kid’s school, my son has been lobbying us to buy a Prius. The environment was the subject of his community service project. It’s wonderful to see his dedication.”
—Rebecca Sylla, Mother, Kentfield.