The Makers of Expo Dry Erase Markers: Take Back Your markers for recycling!

The Makers of Expo Dry Erase Markers: Take Back Your markers for recycling!

The Issue

Expo Markers are used across America's schools each day. They only last a few months, tops, and then must be thrown away. In this day and age, creating a product that uses so much plastic, and only lasts a short period of time, is irresponsible. Companies that profit from making educational tools for kids should be leaders in creating sustainable products that do not harm the environment. The makers of Expo Markers should design an easy to use program for schools to take back their markers for recycling and reuse.

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Katy FarberPetition StarterKaty Farber is an author, teacher, and blogger. She is also the founder and editor of the blog, Non-Toxic Kids, where she writes about how to keep children safe from chemicals and toxins, how to live a greener lifestyle, and covers current news stories about parenting. Katy is the author of two books about education, and writes for various parenting, non-profit and educational publications.
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The Issue

Expo Markers are used across America's schools each day. They only last a few months, tops, and then must be thrown away. In this day and age, creating a product that uses so much plastic, and only lasts a short period of time, is irresponsible. Companies that profit from making educational tools for kids should be leaders in creating sustainable products that do not harm the environment. The makers of Expo Markers should design an easy to use program for schools to take back their markers for recycling and reuse.

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Katy FarberPetition StarterKaty Farber is an author, teacher, and blogger. She is also the founder and editor of the blog, Non-Toxic Kids, where she writes about how to keep children safe from chemicals and toxins, how to live a greener lifestyle, and covers current news stories about parenting. Katy is the author of two books about education, and writes for various parenting, non-profit and educational publications.

The Decision Makers

Michael B. Polk
Michael B. Polk
President and CEO, Newell Rubbermaid Company

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