KVIE Go Green: Tools for Kids

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10 Tips to Help You Go Green!

Take a tote bag shopping and say “no thanks” to both paper and plastic.
Support products that are created with minimal packaging.
Buy produce that is organic. This means that it was grown with no pesticides, which makes it healthier for you and for the planet.
Instead of buying bottled water buy reusable water bottles.
Buy energy efficient light bulbs.
Recycle! The average person creates 4.5 pounds of trash per day.
Reduce paper by choosing to receive e-bills and e-notifications.
Refill printer cartridges.
Conserve water. Start today by taking a shorter shower.
Support eco-friendly products and services.

Sources:
ezinearticles.com
lowimpactliving.com

Tools for Kids

Kids vs. Global Warming - An aggregate site that is “Empowering Youth to Cool Down the Earth” offering information and action ideas.
http://kids-vs-global-warming.com

GlobalWarmingKids.net – A project of ClimateChangeEducation.Org with information, links and games. http://globalwarmingkids.net/index.html

EPA Kid’s Site - The United States Environmental Protection Agency. Kids friendly site. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html

PBS Kids – PBS children’s programming offers a range of “Green” activities to encourage recycling and environmental awareness in children.
Check out:
Maya & Miguel - Everyday is Earth Day
DragonflyTV - Start a recycling program
It’s a Big Big Word - Be a Nature Custodian