Questions:
1. When I'm in school, I see a lot of kids throwing out paper instead of
recycling. What can I do?
2. My soccer team buys a lot of different sports drinks and water. What are the
best containers to buy so they can be recycled?
3. We have to do a science experiment that helps us learn about recycling. Any
ideas?
4. We have a lot of old music CDs and DVDs from video games that we no longer
use. Should we throw them out or can they be recycled?
5. My mom got mad at me because she found my pop can in the trash. Does
recycling one pop can really make that much difference?
6. Where can I learn more about the earth and our environment?
7. My parents won't buy wrapping paper! They say it is a waste and always make
me use newspaper. Any other ideas so my presents don't look so boring when I
take them to friends' birthday parties?
Answers:
Q: When I'm in school, I see a lot of kids throwing out paper instead of recycling. What can I do?
A: Ask your teacher and other kids to help you. Make sure the recycling bin is
located in an easy-to-reach place in the classroom. Decorate it to draw
attention to it as a reminder to the other students to recycle. And ask your
teacher if you and the other students could make signs to hang around the
classroom as reminders (using recycled paper, of course!). Let your teacher know
that by saving 8,500 sheets of paper, you would be saving one whole tree! Set a
goal to see if your class can save a tree this year. Good luck! Our forests our
counting on great kids like you!
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Q: My soccer team buys a lot of different sports drinks and water. What are the best containers to buy so they can be recycled?
A: Actually, the best container is one that is reused. The articles Sport a Winning Container and Fill ‘er
Up! Will give you all the information you need to make the best decision for you
and your team.
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Q: We have to do a science experiment that helps us learn about recycling. Any ideas?
A: Yes, the articles Trash Day an Experiment and Stinky Science are great
projects to tackle. Also, there are many resources on the web [link to helpful
links" in the kids idea folder] to inspire you. Remember, if you don't have
access to the web at home, most schools and public libraries do. Ask your
parents to help you.
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Q: We have a lot of old music CDs and DVDs from video games that we no longer use. Should we throw them out or can they be recycled?
A: You can recycle them either by using them to make fun crafts, taking them to your recycling center or even donating them. Be CD Smart and Earth Kind [link to this story in the kids article section] will give you great ideas, Make your Party Sparkle [link to this story in the kids article section] has great craft ideas and you can even get a free poster [link to Free Poster! Story in the kids articles section] that shows you the lifecycle of CDs and DVDs.
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Q: My mom got mad at me because she found my pop can in the trash. Does recycling one pop can really make that much difference?
A: Mom's right on this one. Recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy
to operate a TV for 3 hours! Learn more interesting facts about aluminum cans by
reading Did You Know?
Aluminum Can Facts and
Save the Life of a Can? CAN DO!
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Q: Where can I learn more about the earth and our environment?
A: Good for you that your interested in the earth and our environment! There are
lots of ways you can learn–from books in the library, from your teachers at
school, your parents, by visiting museums, even by hiking outdoors! One place
with lots of resources is the internet. There are many different links [link to
kids section of helpful links] to help you find what you are looking for.
Remember, if you don't have access to the web at home, most schools and public
libraries do. Ask your parents to help you.
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Q: My parents won't buy wrapping paper! They say it is a waste and always make me use newspaper. Any other ideas so my presents don't look so boring when I take them to friends' birthday parties?
A: Even newspaper wrap doesn't have to be boring if you save the Sunday comics section. But, yes,
It's a Wrap offers many creative ways to wrap
without buying wasteful wrapping paper!
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