These days it is recognised that it is
important that children know how to help the environment by recycling, and
schools do a pretty good job! Consequently children are often the instigators
and policemen of recycling in the home. If they are not, are if you think
the children you know need a little nudge in the right direction, you can
find plenty of inspiration on our Recycling pages!
Teach kids the three R's:
Reduce - reduce the amount of
things you buy and use and you will have less to throw away
Reuse - keep using the same
things as many times as you can
Recycling posters to print
A fun collection of printable recycling posters to help you remind your kids
to recycle - or to designate recycling areas around the house, school or
classroom.
Recycling origami Turn old newspapers, magazines and gift wrap into
useful and attractive household objects!
Create
A Home Recycling Center
Recycling is a small way you can help the environment and is being offered in
more cities and towns across the county. Unfortunately, just the thought of
recycling can add to the sense of overwhelm and prevent you from making it part
of your daily life. Following the 8 steps, one by one, can guide you to make
this simple impact into an effortless routine
8 ideas for recycling plastic water bottles:
NB: Please do not allow children to explore video sharing websites unsupervised.
Watch this video about a recycling
centre (and learn what happens to aluminium cans and glass bottles)
NB: Please do not allow your children to browse online video sites
unsupervised.
