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PLANETPALS
Location
Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Birthday
October 14
Title
Founder
Company
Planetpals.com
Bio
PLANETPALS Earthzine BLOG: A news and information blog for Planetpals.com. Where Kids learn to be a PLANETPAL! Healthy World Healthy Kids. Planetpals teaches about the world and everything in it in a fun way through activities, fun facts, slogans, lesson plans and free downloads. Earth Matters, Earth Science, Environmental Ed and Nutrition Created by artist/educator Judith Gorgone.

MY RECENT COMMENTS

 

 planetpals gas saving tips

According to AAA 38.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home during Thanksgiving and the weekend, a 1.4 percent increase over last year when 37.8 million traveled for the holiday. That's a lot of gas!

With gas at a premium cost this year and the planet

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turkey15 great 'E'cology tips to help you make a greener world this holiday!

1.     When food and holiday shopping combine trips to save gas and energy

2.     Buy in bulk: Use large soda containers instead of many small cans.

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america recycles day 

15 "E" for "Easy" Tips to Help Your Whole Family Learn Where to Recycle!

 

It's easy to recycle if you learn some basics.

  • Get familiar with the recycle center in your town
  • Use curbside recycling when available
  • Use bottle, can and plastic bag returns at your store
  • Compost

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009 10:48PM

Planetpals Exhibited at Licensing Asia

Planetpals was exhibited for the second year at Licensing Asia.  The show was held Oct 14-16 ,2009 in Tokyo Japan .  Planetpals was exhibited along with Sanrio Far East's other properties which include Hello Kitty, AndyWarhol,  and Marilyn Monroe.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009 3:16PM

America Recycles

Only 15 Days Until America Recycles Day--Planetpals has loads for you to do.

 

America Recycles Day and Earth Day are couple of our favorite holidays at Planetpals.com.  On this 12th anniversary of America Recycles Day, November 15, we have an America Recycles Day Page loaded with/… Read full post »

OCTOBER 27, 2009 9:51AM

The Ultimate Recycle Costume

 

Make GREEN the New Color of Halloween

recycle bin costume from planetpals.com

The best way to celebrate any holiday is to be earth friendly, creative and have fun.  

Planetpals fun solution for your costume this halloween is just that!  Planetpals  exclusive costume ideas for Halloween include two RECYCLE BINRead full post »

OCTOBER 27, 2009 9:35AM

Green Halloween Tips That Are a Howl!

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Halloween is fun and games, but it isn't just about getting candy, bobbing for apples and winning prizes for costumes. This Halloween think about helping others while helping the planet. Practice the 3 "r"s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Remember: Be safe on Halloween-bring a flash light and go trRead full post »

Who would want it you wonder?

recycle michael

It's amazing. But it really is true: One man's trash is another man's treasure!

You might think "No one would want this!" But chances are there is someone out there willing to take just about any item off your hands and save it

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earthday activity book

 

 

 

United Way's Annual Week of Caring was held August 31st-September 4th in Piedmont, Cherokee and Spartanburg South Carolina.  Hundreds of corporate and individual volunteers partnered with local agencies to complete projects across the community.

During that time, ove… Read full post »

 

FundingFactory Sponsors America Recycles Day Contest to promote Planetpals educational products and school recycling initiatives 


This school year, PlanetPals and FundingFactory are recognizing ‘America Recycles Day,’ observed on November 15, by offering an additional… Read full post »

Today is World Animal Day Celebrated Worldwide.

 KingDom is one of the Planetpals in charge of animals and endangered species

World Animal Day is celebrated each year on 4 October. It started in Florence, Italy in 1931 at a convention of ecologists as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. Since then it has grown to encompass all kinds/Read full post »

OCTOBER 2, 2009 9:39AM

Happy Birthday PLANETPALS!

Planetpals is 11 years OLD!

 

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Planetpals Characters have been helping Educators, Families and Kids to learn about the planet for over a decade. Join our Birthday Party and pick up the presents we have for you!  Learn to say Happy Birthday in any language, down/

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car free day

Car Free Day began in 2000 as a grassroots movement by the World Carfree Network to reduce or eliminate the use of cars and to lessen road and parking space to clear it for public use.

Cities from Chicago to Bangcock are taking  part in Carfree Day;  by… Read full post »
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 8:54AM

Hoping for PEACE this Peace Day!

A happy healthy world is the goal of Planetpals and what better way to celebrate and encourage it than a complete CLUB dedicated to it.  At Planetpals we have done just that! We hope you will take part in sharing Peace and love to those around you in a big way.… Read full post »

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Planetpals Teaches Teachers At the Cornell Teacher Workshops and Conference.
 
Planetpals  will take part in the Cornell University 24th Annual Child Caregivers Workshops held Sept 26, 2009 in Canandaigua, NY!

This years theme for the conference and workshop is "The EnvironmentsRead full post »

Photo by Kelly Stenberg

Here at Planetpals, we are pleased to share the work of two of our PALS, Megan and Catherine Stenberg.  Megan and Catherine created a unique and meaningful summer project they called "Cash for Cans for Children's Hospital".  A project where they collected returnableRead full post »

Planetpals earth friendly green characters

Planetpals Green Team Signs With Romana Caldarelli in Italy 

Planetpals earth friendly characters have signed on with Caldarelli Licensing Agency, Milano, Italy for representation in Italy, San Marino, and parts of Europe.

Planetpals is the leading website and character property dedicatRead full post »

Planetpals Classroom

There are so many great ways to have a greener school yearl. This is Planetpals top ten list of SIMPLE ideas you can implement in your school, in no time, and with no cost!  All the while, encouraging GREEN habits, pro-active solutions and teaching the 4 “r’s”. 

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become a planetpal start a walking schoolbus

There are many Earth saving alternatives to driving to school.  Among them is carpooling and taking or the bus.  But, if you want to be truly energy efficient, try organizing a walking school bus to your school.  If you live close enough to your school it is a great alternative… Read full post »


back to school planetpals

 

Design a great recycle program in your school. 

 

If you are considering starting a recycling program at your school, there are resources available to help you. Follow these great guidelines from Recycle Works of San Mateo County when setting up a school recycling progrRead full post »

Planetpals FREE Pencil Toppers

 

 

Just in time for back to school.

 

Go to Planetpals.com and download Planetpals colorful pencil toppers.  It's a fun craft activity that teaches kids about the PALS and their job in the universe. A perfect tool for preschool, homeschool, and classroom lesson pla/Read full post »

schools on wheels

 

Every week, hundreds of School on Wheels’ volunteer tutors give hope, educational assistance and support to the thousands of homeless children around the US.

According to the Boston Chapter, they are presently in need of backpack supplies and school books.  

What aRead full post »

 

Planetpals is proud to announce the winners of this years Earthday Video contest with the theme "I am a Planetpal, because".

 award planetpals contest

How hard it was to make a decision for our panel of judges.  We were thrilled with all the entries and feel that all the teachers, parents and… Read full post »

Planetpals has a successful show at Licensing Expo 2009!

planetpals licensing expo 2009 

Now expanding to product and other media with Planetpals Characters, Planetpals was received with rave reviews at Licensing Expo Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

According to Abdu Boudour, Licensing Rep for Planetpals,  "Even with… Read full post »

Planetpals Free Recycle Can and Bottles Sign Thumbnail

As America celebrates the Fourth of July celebrate with red, white, blue and um...GREEN?  

No matter where you live, if you are headed for summer fun, think about the planet and being a Planetpal.  

Think about what you bring before you bring it, bring it home and dispose… Read full post »