while our fledglings left the nest long ago, they left knowing all about compost (my M.A. book project), saving reusable foil, zip bags and plastic containers. buying first at thrift stores or yard sales before (ugh) retail, changing out bulbs and lowering or raising temps depending on the seasons, having critical outdoor lighting on timers, consolidating driving errands. and that's just for starters!

All my kids know I'm obsessed about recycling. I even take home trash from the playground and recycle what I can.

All my kids know I'm obsessed about recycling. I even take home trash from the playground and recycle what I can.

We really take these things for granted, great article and great way to teach kids to recycle, save the earth, do some nice things together and learn to appreciate what we have and how it grows etc.,

Together with our neighbor we started a compost and the kids really love to help with this. It's a great way to involve everyone