The preservation of our environment is no longer an option; it’s a necessity.
Our increasing population, rising pollution levels, and technological hunger pose grave threats to our environment, but it’s imperative to teach our children the everyday practices of recycling to protect it.
Forming positive habits during childhood is paramount, and there’s no better habit to instil in our little ones than recycling. It’s never too early to educate children about their environmental responsibility and their role in safeguarding our planet. For parents with pre-school aged children, this is a great time to teach the values of successful recycling that can be embedded into everyday tasks and become second nature to them as they grow.
Understanding the significance of environmental protection is essential to them to later understanding environmental concepts and the motivation for environmental wellbeing. There is a plethora of online resources that will engage children in their recycling efforts, ranging from informative videos and intriguing facts to crafting sessions and eco-friendly outings.
Here’s how you can make a start:
Setting an example is the most potent method of encouraging recycling among children. It’s no secret that children observe and mimic their parent/carer’s practices. Talk them through what you are doing and why you are doing it – you’d be surprised how much they will recall.
It may be child’s play to adults, but emphasising the importance of recycling is amongst the simplest yet most effective ways to instil good recycling habits in children. While the benefits of recycling may be obvious to adults, children are still learning about environmental conservation. Grab yourself some age-appropriate resources to help them learn and make it fun!
Visual aids are great for pre-schoolers who are still getting to grips with reading. Help them to sort recycling waste into various coloured bins with pictures to guide them.
It doesn’t sound very exciting but a trip to the local recycling centre can offer up unique and insightful learning experiences for children. Visiting these facilities can profoundly impact children’s understanding of recycling. Seeing the enormity of waste sites will help them process the importance of what they do at home to help.
Do you have a local recycled clothing bin near your home?
If not, Kids Just Recycle have a way that your local community can turn unwanted textiles into cash! If your local retail park, sports club, kids club or school has space for a recycled clothing bin, we can provide a way for you to recycle pre-loved clothes, shoes and household textiles and raise money for local educational settings or community projects.
Order a FREE branded textiles recycling bin and we will install it in your pre-agreed designated space so that your local community can donate their pre-worn yet reusable textiles. For every tonne of reusable textiles we collect, we’ll pay you up to £400!
If you’d like to find out more about how you can help make a difference to the recycling education of pre-school children and your local community, contact one of our team today.
Blog written by www.wendyjenningscreative.co.uk