What are you doing today?

• Have you shared the importance of recycling with your kids? Make an art project using recycled materials.
• It’s also TV Turnoff week! Use this to discuss energy usage and find fun things to do together during times when you might normally use the tv or computer.
• Try taking the bus, walking, or biking instead of driving a car.
• Compost! Buy a compost bin or start a worm bin. Collect food waste (another important lesson in consumption) and garden waste for healthy compost for your yard.
• Going shopping? Take a reusable bag! Whether it’s the grocery store, mall, local boutique, etc. using a reusable bag will cut down on waste, some of which is not recyclable anyway, and some stores even give a discount! Don’t have any? Most craft stores have plain canvas bags that would be fun for kids to decorate.
• My personal favorite: a nature walk! Walk around your neighborhood, go to a local state park, find a guided walk near you. Use this opportunity to show your kids great reasons to reduce, reuse, recycle!
• Educate yourself on the issues and use that knowledge when voting. Oregon’s primary is still coming up! Make your voices heard!

There are some great ideas out there. Even if you just do one!