NJ students: Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School celebrates Zero Emissions Day

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, Thomas Edison EnegySmart Charter School (TEECS) in the Somerset section of Franklin Township, celebrated Zero Emissions Day. This day was established in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 2008 with the idea to give the world a break from fossil fuels and to raise awareness about the harm caused by carbon emissions. This was the perfect kickoff to TEECS’ monthly Green Day celebrations and a reminder to all of us the importance of reducing our carbon footprint. Green Team students made signs to display at morning drop off educating families about the importance of the day.

On Wednesday, Sept. 22, the Environmental Alliance Club (EAC) students spread awareness about the harmful effect of single-use plastic bottles on human health and the Earth. They made signs and displayed them outside during morning drop-off to educate our families.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, TEECS will continue our efforts by participating in a Beach Cleaning Event with Clean Ocean Action. Volunteers from TEECS’ families will meet at the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch to spend the afternoon picking up trash and plastic to keep the oceans clean from debris.

Clean Ocean Action is a non-profit organization that works to protect the marine water quality in the New York Bight through extensive scientific analysis, public education, and resident activity endeavors as their core duty.