Susie Almaneih - Ready, Set, Recycle! 5 Ways to Get your Kids Involved Now
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The document provides 5 tips to get kids involved in recycling: 1) set the example by recycling yourself, 2) create a home recycling center with decorated bins, 3) give kids specific responsibilities like monitoring recycling, 4) do demonstrations at home of making things from recycled materials, and 5) take a field trip to a recycling center to see the recycling process first-hand. The goal is to instill the importance of recycling in kids' daily lives to promote an enduring effort that makes a true difference for the environment.
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