Link Up with Other Kids to Save the Earth
Do you want to help keep the Earth clean and green? Link up with other kids and learn what you can do together. Here are some helpful websites. Remember, if you don't have access to the web at home, most schools and public libraries do.

www.cancentral.com
This site is all about cans and includes lots of interesting recycling fun facts. It's presented by The Can Manufactures Institute.

www.container-recycling.org
In addition to in-depth information on the problem of water bottle waste, this site has a counter that constantly totals the number of plastic bottles being thrown into our landfills so far this year. You’ll be surprised how quickly that counter turns!

www.dnr.state.wi.us
Sponsored by the state of Wisconsin, this site called "Recycling & Beyond" offers fun and informative stories, games and activities. You can read about "Life as a Wildlife Biologist," color in a coloring book or learn to compost with worms.

www.drinktap.org
Did you know that 1500 years ago the Egyptians recorded how to clean water? Learn about this and more fun facts about water at this site by the American Water Works Association.

www.earth911.org
Cartoon Handy helps you learn how to protect the planet. You'll find information, fun games and activities, great environmental links, and more.

www.epa.gov
There’s always something fun happening at the Environmental Kids Club! With an art room, a science room, and special links for elementary, middle and high school students, there are activities designed for every age. The site is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

www.kidsrecycle.org
Targeted to children in grades K-12, it is a project of the GrassRoots Recycling Network. Kids can hear and share cool recycling songs, make posters and learn about tools to reduce waste. There is also a section for teachers that covers waste reduction, recycling, composting and other "green" topics.

www.recycleyourcans.org
Earn a Jimmy Neutron star certificate by successfully completing a recycling mission. Go to the site and press “launch mission.” Remember, local libraries have computers that can access the internet. Visit your library today.

www.reduce.org
The state of Minnesota created a website for kids that brings practical recycling tips right where they spend most of their day - at school.

For a list of helpful water conservation links, click here.

For a list of links for fun craft ideas using recycled CDs or DVDs, click here.

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