Trying to convince
kids to do certain things is not always easy, it’s difficult to even make them
do some chores, like cleaning their rooms. So, how can we convince them to
recycle, how do we tell and explain to them that “going green” is not something
only adults have to do?
The first step for
this is understanding by yourself what recycling is. You can’t explain
something you do not know about, so knowing that the accumulation of waste is
something we all have to fight and that this is a global problem is very
important. Natural resources are very important. We need to conserve our
natural resources and, in order to do that, we recycle. Recycling helps to
reduce carbon emissions, which is the main reason why global warming is
happening.
Recycling is very
important and can have immediate impacts. You may think that nothing is
changing when you recycle, because if other people do not do it, why should you
bother? Well, a single drop in the ocean may seem like nothing, but the ocean
is formed by many single drops, so if any single one of us can do something,
the result at the end is something that can change the world. So, how do you
pass to the next generation the importance of recycling? We have some tips that
might be useful.
1.Make it fun
What is the most
important thing to children? Having fun. Make recycling something fun for them,
for example, by doing art projects. One great idea is to let them design the
recycling containers. By doing this, they will engage with the containers,
knowing what each one is used for, and they will give their unique perspective
about how they see things. They will feel proud to have their masterpiece
exposed so they may even visit the bins with recyclable waste.
2.Make it a game
Everything can be a
game for a kid. Why not make this process into one? Usually, containers come in
different colors in order to know how to dispose of your trash, so why not make
a game using your imagination? You can even give them small prizes to make them
feel rewarded. Games always have a reward when you win, so doing something that
is good can also be seen as winning.
A little competition
between you and your child, or between your kids, if you have more than one can
also be a good idea, but make sure that nobody feels like a loser at the end.
We all win if we all recycle.
3. Walk the walk
Kids will use you as
a role model. You are the one they are constantly watching and learning from.
What they will be in the future is on you; you are their mentor. Giving them a
positive role model to follow is very important, so always recycle. Once they
see that you are always separating garbage from recyclables, they may start to
realize how important this is, because you always take your time to do so.
4. Casually educate
Kids do not like
lectures. They do not want to listen to you for twenty minutes straight talking
about a subject, and they usually just turn their switch off. There are other
ways to explain to your kids the importance of recycling. Use images, videos, a
real example for them to see and understand what is going on in the world. The
impact of the real effects of no recycling will make them think about what they
are doing. Seeing how animals suffer from not recycling can change their mind,
and little by little, they will start to recycle.
The future of this
world is in our children's hands, so, the sooner we begin to show them how
important recycling is, the better.
At JRs Hauling and Dumpster Rental, we offer recycling dumpster rental. We handle the metal and concrete recycling drop off for you and keep recyclables out of the landfill.
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