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Celebrate Earth Day, show them that they can take steps to help save the planet. Whether big or small, we all leave an imprint that makes a lasting impact. Here's some fun helpful tips and suggested reading to help you get started. It's so easy even a child can do it!
Let's start with 3 simple ABCs to remember which will help make the switch a little easier.
Tip #1 Always Recycle
Even a very small child can learn which recycling bucket to toss the banana peel or milk jug. A colorful compost won't stand out in your already beautifully decorated kitchen.
Tip #2 Be Courteous and Reuse
Have kids pack their snacks in these fun lunch boxes which eliminate the use of plastic bags and juice boxes. Pack a tote along with that shopping list the next time you visit the grocery store. Give kid's art work a second life by reusing them to make birthday cards or wrap small gifts. Also the comics page from the newspaper makes a fun gift wrap. You May Also Like: Eco-Chic Shopping Totes
Tip #3 Conserve & Reduce Energy
Kids can help swap out light bulbs for the swanky energy efficient CFL bulbs (with adult supervision of course).
More helpful tips:
Clean Green: Mrs. Meyer's Cleaning Supplies
Plant a tree: Egglings
For more inspiration or tips on ways you can make a difference, check out these eco-friendly reads:
101 Ways You Can Help Save the Planet Before You're 12
You Can Save the Planet: 50 Ways You Can Make a Difference
What are some of the things you're doing? What are the kids in your area doing to go green?
