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What can kids do to help the environment?
I'm working on a environment badge for DD's brownie scout troop. We're making vinegar cleaner and those snakey things that block drafts in front of doors.
I'm trying to think of things that KIDS (age 7-8) can do to help the environment for a poster that they will make drawings to illustrate. I am trying to focus on things they can do themselves. So, "walking or biking to school, instead of asking your parents for a ride" would be a good idea but "asking your mom to car-pool" isn't.
So far I have....
Turning out the lights,
Using water bottle with tap water instead of plastic bottles,
Helping your parents with recycling (recycling is mandatory in NJ, so the parents have to do it anyway) or putting your empty bottles in the recycling bins instead of the trash can,
Using a sponge or rag to clean spills
Turn off the water when brushing your teeth
Re: What can kids do to help the environment?
Limit computer/video game time. (?)
Unplug unused electronics.
Think twice before printing from the computer. (this needs to be edited to sound better!)
Don't litter. Ever.
Eat less meat. (?)
1. hang your clothes up right away. If they are clean, you can get at least one more wear out of them and that saves on laundry
2. Donate toys rather than throw them away. Or trade with a friend.
3. Bring your lunch stuff home instead of throwing it away. Food can be composted, bags washed and reused.
Starting a recycling program at their school? (which we actually did in middle school)
Walking, bicycling to school rather than getting a ride.
Starting a community litter clean up program - attack local parks, neighborhoods, etc.
Honestly, I learned about helping our environment through a combination of science classes (especially marine biology and ecology) and participating in communitiy programs. I think the immersion really left an impact. Individual efforts absolutely help (using cloth rather than paper, less energy, not littering, etc), but taking part in community projects really cemented my commitment to the environment later on as an adult. I think enrolling in science classes - aside from the obvious benefit - is also empowering in getting approval for such programs.
Oh, I also want to add - practicing responsible consumerism. Where and how is the product produced? What's its environmental impact? Starting young, IMO will ensure responsible consumption later in life.