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Preserving the planet today ensures the environment will be safe for generations to come. It’s never too early to start taking steps to help protect Earth’s green spaces, waterways, and air, and recycling is one of the easiest. For parents who want to introduce their children to the benefits of recycling, here are a few ideas to inspire you.

4 Tips for Teaching Kids to Recycle

1. Sort Recyclable Items

Create bins to store recycled items such as plastic, paper, and metal objects. Make it a fun project for kids by having them decorate the bins with colorful pictures indicating which items go where. Encourage them to deposit the proper materials in the containers after using them. Depending on where you live, you can request recycling bins and schedule weekly pickup service.

2. Arrange a Recycling Field Trip

recyclingAfter finishing a bottle of water or giving the cat a can of food, where do the empty containers go? A visit to a recycling plant will show kids the end result. There, they will see how items are cleaned, processed, and recycled. Contact your local facility to see if they permit visits, and ask your child’s teacher if they would be open to arranging a school field trip.

3. Discuss Litter’s Impact

Plastic straws and bags can be dangerous to birds and other wildlife. Whenever you and the kids visit a beach, park, or hiking trail, bring recyclable bags and gloves to pick up litter. Explain how the items can injure animals and pollute waterways and grounds.

3. Transform Old Items

For kids who prefer hands-on learning, come up with creative and fun ways to reuse old newspapers and bottles. Encourage your children to design sculptures with colorful bottles or papier-mâché. Pick up supplies from arts and craft stores to help glue, paint, and decorate the items.

 

When you and the kids have committed to recycling, partner with Honolulu Disposal Service. For more than 50 years, they’ve been Hawaii’s premier recycling and waste management service provider. Their slogan, “In it for the long haul,” reflects their 100% commitment to protecting the environment. To set up a recycling schedule for your home, call (808) 845-7581. Visit the website for information on the firm’s complete suite of services.

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