Archive for the 'Environment' Category

Published by youthact on 09 Jun 2009

Eco-Friendly Drywall

Kevin Surace talks about EcoRock, a type of drywall that is clean, recyclable, and energy-efficient to reduce the carbon footprint generated by construction and manufacturing of buildings.

Published by admin on 28 Mar 2009

Earth Hour

Youth A.C.T. encourages all to join the global movement and turn off your lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM in your local time for Earth Hour. Vote for the Earth and leave your lights off to combat against global warming. Unite with everyone in the world and make your voice heard.

Published by youthact on 20 Mar 2009

Growing Fresh Air

Kamal Meattle describes an arrangement of three houseplants and their effect in creating fresh air.

Published by youthact on 16 Nov 2008

Crafting Green

Check out Volume 9 of Craft Magazine which is focused on green crafts and projects. It features eco-friendly projects that use recycled, reused, and repurposed materials and companies and crafters who are promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Feel like everyone knows about eco-friendly topics but you? NewScientist has published an article with all the dumb eco-questions you were afraid to ask. The article covers topics such as energy use, recycling, and environmental issues.

Published by youthact on 08 Nov 2008

Environmental Art Workshop

Title: Environmental Art Workshop
Location: 2 Elm St. Malden, MA 02148
Description: An interactive workshop designed for young people to explore and support the environmental art movement.
Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2008-11-22
End Time: 16:00

Come join Youth A.C.T. to explore this new art movement on November 22 facilitated by Dr. Young Song, a professor from the Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences at Lesley University. The event will take place at the First Parish in Malden (accessible by the MBTA Orange Line at the Malden Center Stations. This event will also close out our Urban Art Gallery at the Parish. We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP on Facebook and feel free to invite others.

Download our event flyer