1.
Recycle (cans, bottles, newspapers, etc.)
2.
Re-use (some spaghetti jars in the grocery can
be used for home canning) Almost any clean container
can become a bird feeder, a science project for school
or an art project.)
3.
Buy wisely - Example: The Body Shop recycles all
of their packaging as a service to their customers.
They are also against animal testing and are considered
a green corporation. (Also, purchasing products that
are made from recycled products, can be recycled or
have little or no packaging.)
4.
Kid's garden - This could be anything from a window
seal garden on up to a garden that feeds the whole
family. Kids learn where their food comes from, they
learn about the seasons and they can learn about the
cycle of growing (composting, seeds, etc.)
5.
Compost - Helps kids learn what can be kept out
of landfills, provides nutrient rich soil for gardens
and teaches kids a little science along the way.
6.
Yard work - Put a little muscle into it! Use a
push mower instead of a gasoline powered mower, rake
leaves instead of using a leave blower, get a little
exercise, be outside, pollute less and another plug
about composting.
7.
Take a hike - Visit a park, listen to the sounds
- and the lack of sounds. Learn about the animals
living there and how to respect their home.
8.
Volunteer and/or join an earth-friendly, outdoor
organization.
9.
Learn about your environment by reading, doing hands-on
activities and thinking about how your actions affect
the environment. (Example, if you eat cereal for breakfast
what type of packaging is it contained in? Where did
that packaging come from and what process was used
to make that packaging?)
10.
Educate your parents, family and friends. Remember
that old habits die hard and that your parents or
grandparents never thought about recycling. Also,
ask your parents and grandparents about how they used
materials growing up. They may have some great tips
for reusing materials.
11.
Plant trees.
12.
Make your backyard creature friendly.
13.
Don't litter.
14.
Conserve energy.
15.
Celebrate Earth Day.
