Room for Eco ART Decisions
- Erin Delventhal
- Jan 1, 2018
- 1 min read
Before creating lesson plans, ordering materials, or creating bulletin
boards for my classroom, I first decided on ways I could reduce waste in my classroom. My first supply order was for a bulk pack of 32 hair towels to use instead of paper towels. Why? Because in art, we need to think beyond what is in front of us. We need to think of possibilities. What do hair towels and possibilities have in common? These hair towels make it possible for me to say honestly to my class that I care about the environment and their future. I care enough about them and the planet they are inheriting that I can make decisions now that will better impact their future.
My second purchase for my classroom were black china markers (made of paper and wax) to replace permanent markers, which are comprised of single use plastic. China markers work beautifully with tempera paints and water colors. Thinking ahead, I hope to always make art room decisions now, that will continue to create a brighter future.
This post really resonated with me because I’ve been trying to be so much more intentional with how I decorate my space lately. It’s a lot to take in when you're trying to balance aesthetics with sustainability, especially when your brain is already fried from university work. I’ve actually been using Spaced Repetition to help me memorize the different eco-friendly certifications and material types so I can make better choices without feeling totally overwhelmed every time I go shopping. It’s funny how a study technique for my exams is actually helping me curate a more ethical home, but it really makes those green decisions feel like second nature!
This is such a refreshing perspective on teaching! It's inspiring to see how small, intentional choices — like swapping paper towels for reusable hair towels and replacing plastic markers with china markers — can send such a powerful message to students about environmental responsibility. As someone who works with students through New Assignment Help UK, I've noticed that young learners are far more receptive to sustainability lessons when they see adults actually practicing what they preach, not just talking about it. The idea of making decisions now that shape a better future resonates deeply, whether it's in an art room or an academic setting. You're not just teaching art; you're modeling thoughtful, values-driven decision-making — and that's honestly one of…
I read the article about making space for eco art and it explains how artists think about nature and waste when they make work that matters to the world. One time when my schoolwork piled up I had to do my Philosophy class with help from a tutor so I could focus on a creative project that made me think about purpose and beauty. That taught me that art and deep thinking both help you see life in a new way.
I read the article about room for eco art decisions and it helped me see how artists think about materials, nature, and how our choices can help the planet while making cool work. I remember a time I was so stressed with school I needed someone to do my online MBA exam late into the night because I had too much on my plate, and that made me think about how art and learning both need patience and good choices. It makes me want to think more about how small decisions can matter in big ways.
I read your post Room for Eco ART Decisions and saw how you first chose art supplies that make less waste in your classroom like reusable towels and markers made of paper so students learn to care for the environment while they make things. It made me think of when school work got heavy and I had cheap assignment writing help because the tasks felt too big to handle on my own. Your post reminded me that making smart choices today, even small ones, can help shape a better future for both our work and our world.