We have two blue bins in our house: One is a standard recycling bin and the other contains recyclables that my daughter. In this second bin, you’ll find toilet paper rolls, tissue boxes and egg cartons, which she happily transforms into tiny telescopes, sushi-making robots, bongo drums for our family band and more.
And while I may not be a particularly crafty parent, I am all for my kid’s eco-friendly crafting. I adore watching her creativity unfold as she turns a shoebox into a rocket to send her stuffy off on a deep-space mission. I also love that this big blue bin of craft supplies has encouraged her to become more environmentally conscious.
Most kids are inherently curious and caring little creatures. And it doesn’t require a lot of effort from parents to engage their children in—especially when it comes to animals and nature.
Recycling is a hands-on activity that even the youngest kids can get involved in, which is why it’s one of the easiest places to start your little one on their eco-journey. Recycling is also a great way to teach your kids about sustainability. We know the Earth is not made of infinite resources. And it’s our responsibility—not just as parents, but as human beings—to care for our home planet.