Although helping save the planet can feel overwhelming for small shoulders, we believe that encouraging young children to take one step at a time when going green, can be hugely beneficial for future generations. There are small things they can do every day that can really make a big difference.
Green living is just as important for kids as it is for adults. Increasing knowledge and developing a greater awareness about our environment at an early age can help our children to create positive and lasting change whilst growing into adulthood. Their conscious behaviour will ultimately benefit OUR HOME.
Small things implemented collectively can make a huge impact. Below are some tips on how you and your kids can contribute to a cleaner and greener environment.
The power switch:One simple way we can conserve the earth’s resources is by not using more electricity than we need. Teach children to turn off lights when they leave a room and turn off the TV if they are not watching it.
Pull the plug: Even when turned off, electronics still consume energy when plugged in the electrical outlet. Conserve energy by teaching children to unplug their game systems, computers, chargers, or audio equipment.
Tighten up: Encourage children to check water taps in the house to make sure they are tightened and tell them that it is important to inform a grownup when a faucet leaks. A drop-per-second leak wastes about 2,400 gallons of water a year.
Turn off the tap: Water should not be running while children brush their teeth. Teach children to turn off the tap and reduce shower time to conserve energy.
Collect rainwater: Children often enjoy collecting rainwater. The next time it rains, place a pail or container outside and put a brick inside to prevent it from tipping over. When the rain has stopped, your children will have a fresh supply of water to feed household plants.
Use community resources: Learn about community resources and encourage children to find items that are new to them instead of purchasing new things. Book and toy libraries are great examples of this.
Pass it on: Sort through items with your children and find a local organization that will benefit from your donation. Children feel good knowing they are helping their community.
Litter free lunch challenge: Most disposable items can be replaced by reusable ones. Involve your children in finding creative ways to pack a healthy lunch that leaves no trash behind. Try inexpensive stainless steel cutlery instead of plastic, cloth napkins rather than paper, or thermoses and containers instead of disposable plastic or paper.
Reuse or recycle: Find creative ways to reuse household items. Make it a fun challenge for the entire family. Be creative and you will be surprised how easily an empty shoebox can turn into a storage container for photos and artwork. The possibilities are endless!
Bike or Walk: Encourage your children to walk or ride their bikes for short trips. For younger children, grab your running shoes and walk or bike with them.
With guidance, children will grow up to become stewards of the environment and their world will be a cleaner and safer place to live in. They are in other words the GreenBosses of tomorrow.
If you are about to throw away an old item, please wait and read below…
Did you know that leaving waste piling up in our landfills poses danger not only to the environment but also to our health? So instead of sending your trash directly to a landfill, why not double-check first whether the items we are about to throw away can be reused?
Here are some ideas on how you can turn waste into something useful.
We love sodas! Unfortunately, our favorite soda comes in plastic bottles that take at least 450 years to decompose. Instead of just ditching these plastic bottles to the trash bin, why not being creative and reuse them with a different purpose like a hanging garden.
Safety Precautions: Since you will be working with sharp scissors, we recommend having your mom, dad or an adult to help you out.
Getting tired of digging through your bag to find your pen? Get organized with this pencil case made from recycled plastic bottles.
Safety Precautions: Since you will be working with sharp scissors, we recommend having your mom, dad or an adult to help you out.