How Kids Can Help Their Parents Recycle

The household task of recycling involves your entire family. Although you may think the responsibility to recycle or reuse household items and product packaging belongs with the adults, children can help make sure recyclable items don't end up in the trash. Simple strategies can teach your children the value of recycling, while making it an enjoyable activity that increases their enthusiasm for reducing environmental waste.

Items you will need:

Empty pasta sauce or other glass jar           String

Empty milk jugs                                           Twigs or dowels

Scissors                                                       Nontoxic paint

Paintbrushes                                               Bird seed

Step 1:

Clean out an empty pasta sauce or other glass jar and designate it as a place to deposit money for a special family activity, such as a mini-vacation or a trip to a theme park. Add a predetermined amount of money for each item your children recycle. Have them keep track of the money raised to help maintain their enthusiasm for the project.