Kids and teens can have just as big an impact on the earth’s health as adults. More actually I’d wager. They’re small now, but have a long life of either negative or positive impacts to make on the planet. The lessons they learn, the tasks they try, the options they choose will be long lasting and passed on to their children as well.

Save the earth: A list of eco-ideas to offer kids and teens…

Assume one choice can change the world. If you don’t believe this is true, take a look at what these kids accomplish. Each choice you make does affect the planet.

Boycott one toy. Choose a toy that you like, but that’s over-packaged. Write a letter to the toy company that says you won’t be buying or playing with their toy until they shape up.

Carry an eco-lunch.

Donate, don’t toss used toys.

Eat less meat – you’ll save energy, resources, and have better health by cutting out even one or two meat-based meals a week.

Follow the three R’s at all times (Refuse [or reduce], Reuse, and Recycle).

Get hooked on nature.

Hop around with frogs (and learn about power) in the Generation Island online game. (7th-8th grade level game).

It’s Getting Hot In Here – voices from the student and youth leaders of the global movement to stop global warming

Jot stuff down on homemade recycled scratch pads.

Kick your school into gear. Most schools could be doing more to recycle and reuse materials. Could yours? Why not check it out.

Learn to drive eco-style.

Mail earth-friendly e-cards, instead of paper.

Never leave a room without turning off the light.

Outfit yourself in style; but make sure it’s a earth-friendly style.

Plant one tree, or some wildflowers, or a pizza garden. Help something new to grow.

Question adults – seriously, adults close to you don’t know everything, they may even be harming the earth. Question what the adults you know are doing and offer healthy planet alternatives.

Recycled backpacks for school.

Sticky and non-toxic fun.

Try fun plant experiments.

Understand what goes on at your recycling center.

Visit Junk Creations to see kid creations made of old recycled goods. 

Whip up some recycled musical instruments and start singing. (Not for teens by the way – this tip is best for little ones)

Xtream Frisbee – recycled style.

Yell at a litterer – ok, don’t yell, but tell them to pick up their trash.

Zoom into an environmental career (it’s never too early to start thinking about your work later).

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All you have to do is visit YoBaby Yogurt fill in your email and click on the baby, and Stonyfield will donate $1 to Environmental Working Group (EWG). The mission of the Environmental Working Group, “Is to use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment.” Their special targeted goal is to, “Protect the most vulnerable segments of the human population—children, babies, and infants in the womb—from health problems attributed to a wide array of toxic contaminants.” So this is a click well used.

Plus you’ll get a free wallet size downloadable guide to pesticides in produce. The guide lists the 12 fruits and veggies with the most and least amount of pesticides, so you’ll know which ones to buy organic and what it’s ok to spend less on and buy conventional.

Stonyfield will donate up to $20,000 for 20,000 clicks. Also, it’s good to note that I’ve been on Stoneyfield and EWG email lists and never have gotten spammed. That’s important; believe me I wouldn’t recommend giving your email if I was worried.

This is a great donation program and all it takes is a click. We’ve also discussed Stonyfield before and their connection with Recycline. You can read about Stonyfield’s recycled yogurt tubs being turned into toothbrushes here.

Click on the graphic below to donate:

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Save the earth: A list of eco-ideas to offer kids and teens…

Assume one choice can change the world. If you don’t believe this is true, take a look at what these kids accomplish. Each choice you make does affect the planet.

Boycott one toy. Choose a toy that you like, but that’s over-packaged. Write a letter to the toy company that says you won’t be buying or playing with their toy until they shape up.

Carry an eco-lunch.

Donate, don’t toss used toys.

Eat less meat – you’ll save energy, resources, and have better health by cutting out even one or two meat-based meals a week.

Follow the three R’s at all times (Refuse [or reduce], Reuse, and Recycle).

Get hooked on nature.

Hop around with frogs (and learn about power) in the Generation Island online game. (7th-8th grade level game).

It’s Getting Hot In Here – voices from the student and youth leaders of the global movement to stop global warming

Jot stuff down on homemade recycled scratch pads.

Kick your school into gear. Most schools could be doing more to recycle and reuse materials. Could yours? Why not check it out.

Learn to drive eco-style.

Mail earth-friendly e-cards, instead of paper.

Never leave a room without turning off the light.

Outfit yourself in style; but make sure it’s a earth-friendly style.

Plant one tree, or some wildflowers, or a pizza garden. Help something new to grow.

Question adults – seriously, adults close to you don’t know everything, they may even be harming the earth. Question what the adults you know are doing and offer healthy planet alternatives.

Recycled backpacks for school.

Sticky and non-toxic fun.

Try fun plant experiments.

Understand what goes on at your recycling center.

Visit Kid-Friendly Fridays at Daily Tomorrow.

Whip up some recycled musical instruments and start singing. (Not for teens by the way – this tip is best for little ones)

Xtream Frisbee – recycled style.

Yell at a litterer – ok, don’t yell, but tell them to pick up their trash.

Zoom into an environmental career (it’s never too early to start thinking about your work later).

Post from: Tree Hugging Family