Projects for Kids

How do you get kids interested in a sustainable food system? Have them build it!

Lunchbox Envy™ will include multiple hands-on projects for kids in order to spark their interest in sustainable lifestyles and in growing, cooking, preserving, and composting their food.

Original Designs by Engineering Students at Humboldt State University

Many of these projects are original designs by engineering students in Introduction to Design (Engr 215) at Humboldt State University. Engr 215 students, under the direction of Professor Lonny Grafman, worked with Locally Delicious in Spring 2011 to design, build, test, and disseminate projects which include urban garden systems, solar ovens, food dehydrators, and worm bins.

Additionally, there are designs for varying skill levels - projects for children to do alone, with adult help, and at school. All projects were tested for cost, educational value, reproducibility, maintenance, durability, safety, functionality, portability, and most importantly, children's approval and interest. Please learn more by following the links below:

• Learn the details of all Engr 215 projects, see additional photos and watch videos by visiting Appropedia - the Sustainability Wiki.

• Read an article about the projects on page 16 of the North Coast Co-op's Summer 2011 Newsletter.