Going green is something that the entire family can easily get
involved in. Even young children can easily learn how to separate
items for recycling, turn off lights and make eco friendly
decisions. In fact, the earlier you begin working with your
children to help them learn about sustainable practices, the more
likely they will be to make sound decisions in the future.

Fall is an excellent time to begin teaching your kids about eco
friendly practices as you focus on the back to school rush. Read on
for details regarding eco friendly moves that the entire family can
make.

Instead of going out and spending a fortune on brand new school
clothes and supplies, review items left over last year that could
be carried over to this year. This is a great way to recycle as
well as help your pocketbook.

When you do need to buy new school supplies, look for items that
are made of recycled materials. The use of recycled materials can
assist in saving landfill space as well as reducing pollution.

Shop online for great back to school deals. Many times you can save
money as well as save gasoline by reducing your trips to the mall.

When packing your child’s lunch, use a recycled paper bag instead
of a plastic container. Get creative and decorate your child’s bag
to really make it stand out. In addition, use only local produce to
pack your child’s lunch in order to cut down on the distance that
your food must travel to reach you.

When possible, encourage your child to bike or walk to school. This
is a great way to cut down on the use of gasoline and reduce carbon
emissions as well as help to ensure that your child gets the proper
amount of exercise to stay healthy.