Calmit19 3.0 LIFE SKILLS By KELLY JEAN SULLIVAN

  Sustainability

All of these skills contribute to sustainability by promoting resource conservation, reducing waste, and minimizing environmental impact through mindful material choices and production methods. Calmit19 3.0 teaches life skills in these areas.

1. Soapmaking -Making your own soap allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring they are natural and environmentally friendly. You can use organic oils and avoid harsh chemicals, reducing the environmental impact of commercial soap production. Additionally, homemade soap often involves less packaging waste compared to store-bought options.

2. Candle making-crafting candles at home enables you to use sustainable materials like soy wax or beeswax, which are renewable resources. You can also repurpose containers for candle holders, reducing waste. Making your own candles can reduce reliance on petroleum-based paraffin candles, which can release harmful chemicals when burned.

3. Papermaking: Recycling paper to create new paper products reduces the demand for virgin wood pulp, conserving trees and forests. Homemade paper can be made from various recycled materials such as old newspapers, magazines, or even plant fibers like hemp or cotton. By reusing paper waste, you contribute to waste reduction and promote resource efficiency.

4. Printmaking-Printmaking techniques like linocut or woodcut can utilize non-toxic, water-based inks and natural materials such as wood or linoleum blocks. This reduces the use of harmful chemicals commonly found in traditional printmaking processes. Additionally, printmakers often use recycled or sustainably sourced paper for their prints, further reducing environmental impact.

5. Bookmaking-Creating handmade books allows you to use recycled or sustainably sourced paper for the pages and covers. You can also employ eco-friendly binding methods, such as stitching or using vegetable-based adhesives. Handcrafted books can be made to last longer, promoting durability and reducing the need for frequent replacements, which ultimately conserves resources.

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