Quietly and without much ado this year, Earth Day is here again. In the midst of rising pandemic concerns, it seems that there are few official activities being offered this year, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the time and effort to honor Earth Day! One might argue that as we live on Earth for all the days of our lives (unless you are an astronaut), we could and should honor these Earth Day practices every day, but that’s a decision for you and your family to make.

There are so many ways we can help our Earth, but we’ve chosen just a few to start with.

Earth Day Park Clean Up With Vegans of Beijing

Join the Vegans of Beijing at Fragrant Hills on Saturday, Apr 23, for a park clean-up in recognition of Earth Day. Much like the practice of “plogging”, you will help to pick up litter while hiking up the scenic trail. Trash bags will be provided, though in my experience you’ll want to bring your own gloves and thongs – no not that kind, the kind to pick rubbish with! You are reminded to pack your own preferably vegan picnic lunch – ideas below – along with a water bottle. Scan the QR code below to join the group!

If you are unable to make the event, you can always organize your own cleanup event whenever you can, like BCIS’ graduating student Qinglan Du. Gather your clean-up crew and head to the nearest park / outdoor space near you with thongs, gloves, and trash bags. You can even make it a competition to see who collects the most trash and the winner gets to decide what kind of pizza to have at the after-clean-up party!

Eating Less Meat

Last year, local plant-based meat company Zrou started to make its appearance on international school menus. More and more meat alternatives are also coming on to the market, but we can still do more.

My family has scheduled Meatless Mondays for a few years now, with off and on mixed success. Sometimes, we end up having to do Meatless Thursdays, or a meatless lunch on one day and a meatless dinner on a different day. But the fact remains that we are consciously choosing to eat less meat. This has been a bit of a battle with my son who declares himself a carnivore, but who also oddly enough went almost an entire week actively asking for meatless packed lunch options. I can only hope that this is due to our regularly discussing why we should eat less meat in general but particularly red meat, which my son sums up as “Cows take up land which trees need to grow (Deforestation in a nutshell) and their farts cause global warming (Not really but kind of)”.

To add to this, you could consider the challenge of not ordering waimai from a restaurant that is within walking distance to you. This gives rise to the opportunity for additional family bonding time in the lovely spring weather, which also helps work up an appetite before and aids digestion after!

Beijing’s WellWomen community has beautifully summed up some other key practices we can start to incorporate into our lives to help slow down the planet’s unprecedented destruction by human activities.

Remember, change starts with us. It starts with me.

Need help explaining Earth Day to young kids? Watch this simple explanatory video on jingkids video channel!

Images: WellWomen, Pexels

I remember the days when Meatless Mondays were a novelty, and fake meat was something we only saw in headlines or in super-upscale restaurants that dabbled in molecular cuisine. Those days are far behind us, and plant-based meat is very easy to find everywhere There’s no mystery behind it anymore, and it’s no longer a novelty. Now, plant-based meat is something that anyone can cook at home and substitute into their recipes.

For Earth Day this year, many international schools in Beijing will welcome plant-based meat companies like Zrou to take over their cafeterias and create a meatless, sustainable menu for their students. “We should be in about 30 schools by the summer, where [Zrou] will be served regularly in dining halls as part of a nationwide push for sustainability and new plant-based options,” says Shiyin Wang of Zrou.

A quick lesson on plant-based meats: Zrou makes their plant-based food from non-GMO soy, antioxidant-rich konjac, coconut oil to give it a healthy juicy flavor, and shiitake mushrooms and yeast for a natural, umami flavor.

In China, pork is the most consumed meat, and can be found in most Chinese recipes. Companies like Zrou make plant-based meat that requires 78% less water to produce than pork, and cuts carbon emissions by 96%. Putting that into perspective, replacing 1,000kg of pork with Zrou would be equivalent to planting 192 trees.

In anticipation of Earth Day, schools like the International School of Beijing (ISB), Western Academy of Beijing (WAB), Dulwich College Beijing (DCB), French International School of Beijing (LFIP), Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA), and Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA), among others, have dedicated days and even entire weeks to plant-based food. Take a look at some of the dishes that chefs have been able to create using Zrou. No longer are we limited to fancy, nibble-sized bites that can’t be recreated at home. Plenty of comfort foods can be created with Zrou!

This week is dedicated not only to bringing kids delicious and cool food but also to educating people on the benefits of adding plant-based meat to their diet.

As a meat lover, I don’t think I could ever give meat up completely. All of my go-to comfort foods are meaty. But if I can substitute plant-based meat in a few dishes, that’s a healthy start both for myself and for the environment.

I think that’s the message Zrou is sending to kids. You don’t need to go full vegan overnight. But making small changes can lead to a larger impact further down the road.

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Images: Courtesy of Zrou

Dive into this week’s collection of fun family-friendly events right here in Beijing.

As always, click the link in the event title or scan the QR codes for further details and ticketing info.

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Images: courtesy of the event organizers, Pexels, 

Earth Day falls on Apr 22 every year, and every year it seems to sneak up on us. But we don’t need to have a whole curriculum planned to participate. Earth Day is really just about taking the time to consider how our everyday activities affect the Earth. When you’re in a big city like Beijing, it’s hard to make time for our planet. But it’s a necessity.

What are some simple ways we can introduce environmental stewardship in our kids’ lives? Watch this video below for more details on using our tips in Beijing.

Click the link to get all the hot tips

Track All the Plastic in Your Home

Take a box and have every member of your household place all the plastic in it for just one week. Acknowledge as a family the amount of waste and brainstorm how to reduce it.

See all the WeChat groups for moving towards a more sustainable lifestyle here.

Take Them to a Donation Center

Don’t just donate gently used items to a charity. Make a field trip together and see how reusing or upcycling works. Better yet, make time for kids to spend time volunteering to sort items.

Roundabout will often have chances for kids to volunteer with parental guidance. Add WeChat ID: Roundabout_volunteer for more info.

Visit a Farm

Showing kids where their food comes from brings up a whole load of other questions related to the environment. Why is some food fresh and others frozen? Take a trip to pick strawberries and get ready to answer some hard questions!

Two strawberry farms you can visit are through WeChat IDs: Selinaml and dingguoguo6886

Just Go Outside

It’s that simple. Find yourself a park nearby or walking trail, and just go on a nature walk with no objective. Keep your phone in your pocket and breathe in the world around you and your kid. 

Remember, the very first step to caring about the Earth is to appreciate it.

Even if you don’t have time for a field trip, take the time to talk about Earth Day with your kids and follow their lead on how to help our planet.

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Dive into this week’s collection of fun family-friendly events right here in Beijing.

As always, click the link in the event title or scan the QR codes for further details and ticketing info.

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Images: courtesy of the event organizers

There’s a WeChat group for everything nowadays, and we’ve covered the basics for parents and foodies in past blogs. In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we would now love to share with you the WeChat groups needed to jumpstart a more sustainable lifestyle!

Roots & Shoots China

As part of the Dr. Jane Goodall Foundation, Roots & Shoots empowers citizens to take action and “do something about the problems facing your community and our world – social justice, pollution, climate change, and more,”. Being in this group really does show you how every action no matter how small, makes a difference.

Email info@genyuya.org.cn to join

Zero Waste Lifestyle 

Run by The Bulk House, a supplier of products that support the zero waste lifestyle as well as a font of knowledge on the topic, this group shares tips, tricks, and resources to help everyone make a bigger dent towards reducing trash on Earth.

Add WeChat ID THE_BULK_HOUSE_1 to join

Reduce to Relive

This is a group to give away items. In other parts of the world, “Buy Nothing” groups grew in popularity over recent years, and that is exactly what this group is. Post pictures of anything you are willing to give away or browse to see if you’d like any of the items. They occasionally also have live events.

Add WeChat ID TheBulkHouse_China

Well Planet | Zero Waste

It should come as no surprise that the team behind WellWomen also has a group to educate on Zero Waste living. Whether informing members about Earth Hour, or how to use old Hepa filters to make Zero Waste Art, or basics in sustainable living, here’s a supportive group to help you make those small changes that add up.

Add WeChat ID becstarnz to join

PlasticFree Challenge

The plastic-free challenge happens a couple of times a year, but this group stays active for tips and encouragement so you don’t dip into the challenge then return to your bountiful plastic ways as soon as it’s done.

Email info@genyuya.org.cn to join

Environmental Education Exchange

Here you’ll find a great group dump of all items environmental, whether viewing parties on Dr. Jane Goodall’s life or how spring camps help kids get in touch with nature and the budding environmentalist inside them! Join here and contribute your own story.

Scan QR code to join:

If these groups have taught me anything, it’s that true change begins small, at least when it comes to an individual’s role. There are ways to keep even Easter and other wasteful holidays sustainable. There are ways to be plastic-free or plastic-lite even if you have kids. There are ways to reduce waste for something as simple as menstrual products. Sustainability is not a campaign, it is truly a lifestyle!

KEEP READING: WeChat Groups Parents In Beijing Must Join

Photos: Canva

What is Earth Hour?

Started in 2007 by the World Wildlife Federation and their partners, Earth Hour began in Sydney Australia as a symbolic lights-out event and has grown to engage millions of people in more than 180 countries and territories.

It’s simple. Switch off your non-essential lights for an hour on Saturday, from 8.30-9.30pm your time and share it on your social media channels to bring attention to climate change and spark global conversations on protecting nature. Use hashtags like #EarthHour and #Connect2Earth to be part of the community.

You can do this with a candlelight dinner, camp out in your living room, have a themed movie night where you watch documentaries like Our Planet or the Wild Kratts cartoon, paint with glow in the dark neon paint – there are so many ways to open up the discussion with your kids. You can find more ideas here.

Share with us what you did or plan to do for Earth Hour by sending a short video or photo to editor@beijing-kids.com! And don’t forget to follow our WeChat Channel to watch our explainer video:

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Photos: Courtesy of Earth Hour

Apr 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and this year, there are two crises: the COVID-19 pandemic and the slowly building disaster for our climate.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 countries around the world are enforcing social distancing, and while we can’t physically participate in group events to show our support, we live in the digital age where social media keeps us connected with the world right from our fingertips.

Here in Beijing, the founders of WellWomen invite you to join the “S.A.V.E the Earth” Earth Day challenge by completing four simple tasks.

1. SPEAK UP:

What are you fighting for — it could be for your children, for frontline communities, for safe water to drink. What compels you to act, and why are you in this fight?

Add your voice to this global demand for action with the shared hashtag #EarthDay2020 on social media.

Take action: Share Earth Day 2020 graphics, share what you’re doing or talk about the environmental cause you care about on social media.

2. ACT:

Everyone can do something. Join us on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day — Apr 22. Earthday.org will issue 24 actions for the planet that you can take now, wherever you are. Here are a few suggestions from our WellWomen collective.

Take action:

• Order a drink with no straw
• If you don’t have a reusable drink bottle, then buy one today; or if you have one go for a walk and take a photo of yourself using it
• Order/use reusable produce bags (or take a photo of you buying your groceries not using plastic bags)
• Go for a picnic using Zero Waste snacks for kids
• Repair something
• Go for a walk and pick up a bag of rubbish

3. VOTE:

Vote with your wallet. Think twice about consuming for the sake of consuming. When you are spending money, think about the people who made your goods and the environmental and social impact of your decision. Can you use a second-hand item? Do you really need it? Can you support local businesses and designers instead of the giants offering goods at low prices at the expense of our planet?

Take action: Spend your money buying something that will help you reduce your waste – a re-useable bottle, straw, produce bags if you don’t have these already. Buy produce in a Zero Waste way, visit a market and take your own bags or don’t use any bags at all.

4. EDUCATE:

The world’s first Earth Day in 1970 seized the power of education through campus-wide teach-ins to spark conversation, engage local communities and inform change. Today we can do the same thing digitally. Check out earthday.org.

Take action: We need you to share your knowledge and wisdom as well. Share an article on your social media that will educate others or educate yourself by watching a documentary on the climate situation.

• True North (2018)
• An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
• Before the Flood (2016)
• Years of Living Dangerously (2016)
• 11th Hour (2007)
• Chasing Ice (2012)
• A Beautiful Planet (2016)
• This Changes Everything
• Six Degrees Could Change the World

To take part in the WellWomen “S.A.V.E the Earth” challenge:

1. Join the Well Planet WeChat group by scanning the QR code on the poster, or by adding WeChat ID: becstarnz.
2. Add your name to the list of challengers, take a photo of yourself doing the four S.A.V.E action steps sometime between Apr 21-24, post them in the WeChat group to show us you did them.
3. Write a brief reflection on your journey to be in the draw to win a Zero Waste Starter Kit: three produce bags, one wooden dish brush, and a stainless steel straw.

Source: WellWomen, www.earthday.org
Photos: WellWomen, unsplash

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The Beijinger Hot & Spicy Festival 2019, Apr 20-21
The carnival of capsaicin, the jamboree of jalapeño, the party of pepper, and the terror of your taste buds that is the Beijinger Hot & Spicy Festival 2019 is returning to Galaxy Soho, on the weekend of April 20-21. China’s only spicy food festival is shaping up to be an absolute knockout, featuring a massive two-day Chili Pepper eating contest, a hot and spicy dating tree, a spicy sauce testing station, a chili roulette game for the risk-takers, two full days of floor shows and entertainment, and a pumping dance floor at night. All ages. 11am-8pm. Galaxy Soho.

BritCham Morning Briefing: Empowering Chinese Students to Study in the UK, Apr 17
The British Chamber of Commerce in China (BritCham) invites educators and education industry professionals to an informative morning briefing fon the infrastructure around sending students to the UK with advice and updates on visas, flights, housing, and guardianship. See the full briefing agenda here. Adults. RMB 150 (BritCham member), RMB 300 (non-members). Visit this page to register. 9.30-11.30am. The British Center, 1001 China Life Tower, 16 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (185 1065 2986, andrew.whitestone@britishchamber.cn)

HoK Parents Education Workshop III: Setting Rules for Children – Why and How?, Apr 18
House of Knowledge (HoK) is arranging a series of workshops for parent education, to share the 21st-century educational spirit and methods to help them understand child behavior more clearly and build effective communication with their children. The third part of the series is themed “Setting Rules for Children – Why and How?” and HoK co-founder Farshad Danicek will explain what rules and boundaries mean to children, why they are important for their well-being and healthy development, and how children learn responsibility through rules. Adults. Free. 9.30-11.30am. House of Knowledge Xinglong Campus. (6430 2161 ext. 803, marketing@hokschools.com)

Seussical Jr. at Dulwich College Beijing, Apr 18-19
With a cast of over 40 and a live onstage band, Dulwich College Beijing’s (DCB) Junior School is bringing to life all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters in Seussical Jr., a musical perfect for the whole family, from age 3 to 300! Scan QR code for tickets. All ages. RMB 50-80. Starts 7pm. Dulwich College Beijing. (RSVP: rsvp@dulwich-beijing.cn)

TNT Theatre Britain: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Apr 18-20
Shakespeare’s most popular comedy deserves its reputation, for here the “lunatic, the lover and the poet” combine with a magical world to create a perfect mix of comedy and romance. This production by the TNT Theatre Britain combines music, dance, and song with a powerful conflict that demonstrates not just the joy but also the pain and madness of love. All ages. RMB 80-380. Starts 9.30pm. Nine Theater 9个剧场.

Learning to Read: English Literacy Foundations, Apr 19
3e International School’s Tea Talk for April provides parents with a sequential understanding of the English reading process from Pre-Kindergarten through Elementary. The session will assist parents with advice and guidelines to help children establish strong English literacy foundations, and further understand the process to support them during these formative years. The activity will be presented by 3e educators Jovita Yenata (Pre-Kindergarten English teacher), Amanda Boarman (Kindergarten English teacher), and Katherine Crawford (Elementary Principal). Adults. Free. 9-10.30am. 3e International School. (community@3einternationalschool.org)

Samajam: Kids Show 2, Apr 19-21
Dubbed as a “200 percent participatory musical show”, Samajam Kids Show returns to Beijing. Young audience members will join in with the performing musicians as they will receive several musical instruments during the show, helping them learn music while having fun. There will also be a live interactive video game! All ages. RMB 180-380. 10.30am-7.30pm. Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. 

Roundabout Family Fair, Apr 20
Roundabout welcomes everyone to the 2019 Roundabout Family Day on April 20 at Cathay View Plaza. A whole day of fun is in store for families. Enjoy performances and activities, including a dance session with Yongyan Fitness Dance Center. If you’re up to getting good Easter finds, head over to the Roundabout bazaar, which features a fantastic selection of vendors selling food from around the world. For families wanting to be the forever loving home of rescued animals, there is a pet area where you can get in touch with veterinarians and pet food vendors. All ages. Free admission. 10am-3pm. Roundabout Cathay View Plaza.

Roundabout Book Fair at Beijing Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy, Apr 20
Elsewhere in the city, Roundabout is holding a book fair at the Beijing Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy, concurrent with their Family Day on the same date. Find your treasures from any of the 10,000 recently donated, gently used books. Paperbacks cost RMB 10, while hardbacks are RMB 20 each. There are tons of kids’ books and special books starting from RMB 1. Bring your unwanted books with you on the day to donate if you would like to help. All proceeds from Roundabout book fairs will be used to change someone’s life. All ages. Free admission. 10am-3.30pm. Beijing Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy.

Beijing Interschool Chess Tournament & Qualification Matches, Apr 20
Calling all chess players ages 6-17 – the next round of the Beijing Interschool Chess tournament will be held at the International School of Beijing (ISB) on Saturday April 20. Qualification matches for any players who know the rules, and full tournament for advanced players. Scan the QR codes on the poster for more details or to register. Ages 6-17. Tournament time from 9am to 5pm. Qualifying matches time from 9am to noon. International School of Beijing. (Registration: 138 1007 2846)

“The Best of British” Celebrating 400 Years of Dulwich College, Apr 20
With the 400th anniversary of its founding school in London, Dulwich College Beijing’s annual charity gala is taking on a special meaning this year! Enjoy an executive chef dinner, exciting prizes, great entertainment, and free flow of wine while supporting the New Hope Foundation. Adults. RMB 1,100 RMB per ticket, RMB 10,000 for a table of 10. Starts 6pm. Dulwich College Beijing. (RSVP: rsvp@dulwich-beijing.cn)

Beijing High School Clothing Swap, Apr 20
The International School of Beijing’s We for She Club will be hosting the first Beijing High School Clothing Swap to celebrate Fashion Revolution Week. From 11 am to 1 pm, high school students from any Beijing high school may drop off their clothes at ISB’s Gym 3 and receive vouchers for the number of clothing items they bring. Clothing items include clothes, shoes, accessories, outerwear.  From 1 to 4 pm, students can try on clothes and swap for “new” items. Come and get some “new” clothes, make friends, and support a great cause! All leftover items will be collected at 4 pm by Roundabout. Ages 12+. Free admission. 11am-4pm. ISB Gym 3.

Live With Less Youth Edition, Apr 21
Live With Less is a program designed to reduce excessive waste. For Earth Day, they are holding a special youth edition co-organized by Inspire Citizens’ student leaders (aged 7 to 16). This activity involves ten vendors, such as The Green Room, Sew Gorgeous, Roundabout Boutique, Fashion by Jenny, and more. At the same time, the Wild Women on the Wall 2019 will hold a special Bake Sale, in support of good causes including Agape Family Life House and Five Loaves and Two Fish. All ages. Free. Noon- 4pm. Scan QR on the image for more details. Crossboundaries office, 2F, 4 Gongti Beilu, Bldg 10, Electrical Research Institute Compound, Chaoyang District. (WeChat ID: Crossboundaries)

The Bookworm Eco Spring Fair 2019, Apr 21
The Bookworm and The Bulk House will honor Earth Day by holding a free Pop-Up Eco Market, with the goal of spreading the word about green consumption and zero waste. 35 vendors of fine art, handicrafts, fashion, and organic food, and charities from the local community will join the market and show how one can produce and consume the green way. Ages 16+. Free. Noon-6pm. The Bookworm, Building 4, Nan Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District. 北京市朝阳区三里屯南街4号 (158 1071 3743, mr_j.c.zhang@hotmail.com)

Plus Size Eco Fashion & Swap Day, Apr 21
It’s a party of epic proportions! All plus-size ladies in Beijing are invited to this eco-fashion swap day, a fun-filled event that brings everything that plus-size women need under one roof. Go there to clear out or spice up your closet! Everyone is invited to the party, but attendees who wish to join the swap are asked to bring gently used plus-size clothing and accessories, bags and shoes, and other items. Note that ladies shoes range from 42-44 (US 10-12). Adults. 1.30-6pm. 16 South Liangmahe Road, Chaoyang District. Contact Sammy Sibanda at 15101517496 for more information.

Rice Clay Figurine Making – a CK Cultural Treasures Workshop, Apr 21
There is no easy way to say 捏面 (nie mian) in English! It means ‘pinch flour’ but in fact, this folk-craft, which dates back to the Han Dynasty, involves a lot more than just pinching. The ‘clay’, actually dough, was traditionally made of glutinous rice and colorings made from different foods. The final product, beautiful though it was, could be eaten. Today, certain additives such as honey and paraffin might be added to improve the longevity of the final product, and they definitely can’t be eaten! You can learn to make a Sun Wu Kong (Monkey King) figurine and more using traditional techniques at this workshop at Culture Yard on April 21. All ages. RMB 288 (adults), RMB 258 (kids under 16). The price includes an English-language presentation on the history and culture of rice clay figurine making and the Monkey King; a two-hour workshop with an expert teacher, snacks, and drinks. 2-5pm. Culture Yard, 10 Shique Hutong. (RSVP: events@culturalkeys.cn WeChat: AJDonnelly)

School Open Days

House of Knowledge Open Day – Xinglong Campus, Apr 17 
Xinglong campus is the third campus of House of Knowledge (HoK), following the success of the Shunyi and Chaoyang Park campuses. Early Years learners follow the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), a research-based curriculum focused on the social, emotional and cognitive development needs of children age 2-5. It maintains the Reggio Emilia philosophy of child-centered and personalized learning. HoK invites prospective families to their Open Day to get a real feel of the school’s learning practices and learn more about what the Xinglong campus has to offer. All ages. Free. 9-11.30am. House of Knowledge Xinglong Campus. (4006507747, admissions@hokschools.com)

Beijing BISS International School Open House, Apr 17 and 25
Beijing BISS International School (BISS) opens its doors for prospective families who would like to visit the school and communicate with BISS principals to learn more about its educational strategies and get a feel of the school community. The open house is held concurrently with exhibitions by the BISS students on April 17 (Grade 5 exhibition) and April 25 (Grade 10 exhibition). All ages. Free admission. Visit this page to register. 9.30-11am. Beijing BISS International School. (RSVP: 6443 3151, admission@biss.com.cn)

Beijing No. 55 High School Admission Open House, Apr 18
Beijing No. 55 High School International Students Section will hold an open house for recruitment and admissions on April 18 from 9am to 11am. Staff members will tour parents around the campus, answer questions, and give a lecture about the IB Curriculum. All ages. Free admission. 9-11am. 3e International School. (RSVP: bj55iss@bj55.cn)

BSB Shunyi Open Day, Apr 22
The British School of Beijing, Shunyi (BSB Shunyi) invites prospective parents to see their school in action. Parents will be able to visit the school’s Primary, German Primary, and Secondary classrooms, and other facilities; talk to teachers; and learn about the enhanced English National Curriculum and IB Diploma Programme. BSB Shunyi benefits from collaborations with some of the very best organizations including MIT, The Juilliard School, and UNICEF. All ages. Free. 9-11am. BSB, Shunyi. (RSVP: admissions@bsbshunyi.com)

Photos: Uni You via the Beijinger (featured photo), courtesy of event organizers