Three Ways To Teach Children About Recycling

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp.

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

Like most habits, the sooner children are taught and encouraged to recycle, the easier it will be for them to follow through with it when they are older. However, being that recycling is probably not on the top of their to do list when they could be playing with their latest video game or spending time with their friends, you as the adult will need to make it as interesting and appealing to them as possible. See below for a few ways that you can start to introduce the three Rs to your little ones at home –

1. Reading: If reading a bedtime story to your child is part of your daily routine, take advantage of this time and choose a story that discusses the environment or describes the act of recycling taking place. Especially if you can find a book where your child’s favorite character is recycling, there is a good possibility they will start to mimic the actions on their own.

2. Decorating: Since you will need a recycling bin or two before you can even get into the specifics, we suggest making it a family affair and have your children decorate the bins you’ve put aside for paper, plastic, glass and more. Although they aren’t actually recycling yet, this is a great place to start when it comes to differentiating the materials they should keep an eye out for.

3. Practicing: Practice makes perfect, doesn’t it? Once your children are old enough to truly understand the act of recycling and why it is important, we highly recommend practicing it with them as often as possible. For example, take a few minutes each day or week to travel around your home and see how many unwanted items your children can identify as recyclable. 

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