By: James Kara Murat

If you want to teach your kids the value of recycling, it would help a lot if you give them some hands-on experience. Learning first-hand just how important recycling is and what they can do with materials that are considered by some as trash will give your kids a greater appreciation for recycling.

By: John Elephant

If you’re an environmentally responsible individual, you probably want others to become more aware of how their actions affect the environment and learn how they can make changes that create positive results. Children should also be taught to be environmentally responsible because they are the ones who will need to continue doing so in the future. If children start learning about the environment at an early age, they’ll be better able to incorporate being environmentally responsible into their lives. Knowing how you can teach your children about protecting the environment can help you to teach them how to become good stewards of the environment on a daily basis.

By: Christine Harrell

Getting children to use recycling containers consistently can be a bit of a challenge at first - particularly in schools, youth centers, and other organizations where there is a large number of children. Bins for recycling are a great place to start when it comes to showing children the importance of helping the environment and incorporating eco-friendly practices into their daily life. Studies show that the younger the children are when they start, the more likely they are to stick with it.

By: Lindsay B.

If you're planting a vegetable garden this year, you probably wouldn't mind a little help from your children. But what do you do if they're just not into shoveling and pulling weeds? Here are a few ideas to entice kids to help: