At The School Box, we care about children and believe in the importance of giving each child a bright future.

In addition to helping educators provide enriching educational experiences for our kids, we want to ensure a healthy planet for future generations. Here’s what we’re doing to fulfill our “green” goals:

We are currently replacing the PCs in our stores and offices to 'Thin Clients' that use 4 watts of electricity, instead of the 80 to 300 watts of a normal PC.

We sent over 10 pallets of used computer equipment, including over 50 working IBM computers, to be recycled, rather than take up space in a landfill. These computers are being recycled by volunteers at Tech Corps Georgia, who will send them on to underprivileged K-12 students. In addition, any technology components that can't be reused are melted down and sold as scrap. The proceeds from these sales go toward computer training for K-12 kids.

Over 90 percent of our packing material is recycled. The remaining material that we have to purchase is made of 100 percent environmentfriendly corn starch, in the form of biodegradable “peanuts.”

All of these steps are just the beginning. We feel passionately about preserving our world for future generations. Please join us in finding new and innovative ways to help protect our environment.

	How do you teach the next generation to be green? While we believe that the best way to raise children to become environmentally conscience is to get them out into the natural world regularly and often, we also recognize the importance of learning by example. Make recycling a family activity Explain the reasons behind your eco-friendly purchases Practice composting of yard and kitchen waste Every year plant a “family” tree