Green Ideas for the Kids

M’s journal requirement a couple of weeks ago was to write 10 things that she can do to be greener. The things she came up with were relatively easy and are things any family can do.


Don’t let the water go down the drain.

• Turn off the water when brushing your teeth.
• Set the timer when you take your shower. Don’t take more than 5 minutes.

Use your paper twice or even not at all.

• Use both sides of the paper when you color and draw.
• Use the white board to work you homework problems.

Do not take any trash to school.

• Pack lunch in reusable containers.
• Use reusable water bottles.

Wear the same clothes all day.

• With M in a uniform at school this one was adapted to: Wear the same afterschool clothes all week.

Donate what we no longer use or need.

• Go through clothes and toys we do not use. Donate them to a shelter. (Women’s shelters are especially in need of children’s clothes and toys. Most women who use these shelters do not have the opportunity prepare their departure and leave a lot behind.)

Eat more vegetables.

• Buy your vegetables using locally grown farmers.

Don’t kill spiders and insects.

• Insects pollinate, produce things we use and eat harmful insects.

 

Those were our ten. What others can your family think of?