Eat Healthy Snacks
Dip apple slices in peanut butter for a tasty treat.
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ACT NOW! One way kids can make a difference todayJune 29, 2011
Bottled Water
It's best not to buy bottled water. But if you already have a bottle, refill, use it, and carry it with you at all times. A plastic bottle can last a long time, and you won't waste money buying a new one each time you're thirsty. June 27, 2011
Get Real
Read Mara Rockliff's book Get Real: What Kind Of World Are You Buying? Printed on recycled paper, this amazing book is a wake-up call that shows you just where your dollars are going and what kind of impact your purchasing decisions have on the Earth. Topics covered include: fast food, T-shirts, trash, advertising, and much, much more. Get a copy for yourself and one for a friend. June 24, 2011
Help Dolphins
Eat dolphin safe tuna--tuna that isn't caught using nets that close up to form a ball. Dolphins can get caught and killed in these nets. Here's a list of brands of tuna sold in the United States that are dolphin-safe: Starkist, Chicken of the Sea, Bumblebee. June 23, 2011
Know When To Say "I'm Sorry."
Try to look at a problem through another person's eyes. Learn to say "I’m sorry." These two simple words can prevent violence and save relationships. June 22, 2011
Find A Special Place
Find a place outdoors where nature soothes your spirit. Go there whenever you need to think about something important. June 21, 2011
Help Orphaned Chimpanzees
Click to help orphaned chimpanzees, gorillas, and other primates. It's free! Go here. June 20, 2011
Respect Other's Rights
Respect people's property. Don't go in someone's yard without their permission or touch things that don't belong to you. June 18, 2011
Don't Buy Ivory
Don’t buy items made of ivory. Over 80% of all ivory comes from the illegal killing of elephants. June 17, 2011
Walk Or Take The Bus
Try to skip two car rides in one week. Instead of riding in the car, take the bus, ride your bicycle or walk. Make sure your parents know what you’re doing. June 16, 2011
Use Bar Soap
Buy plain bar soap. The plastic bottle that comes with liquid soaps is unnecessary waste. June 15, 2011
Recycle Crayons
Save broken crayons for future coloring or art projects. Buy a crayon sharpener to make points on round edges. June 14, 2011
Your Environmental Footprint
Be more aware of how you can help the environment by playing a game. Go here. June 13, 2011
Use Fewer Paper Bags
After you buy a small item, take it home in your pocket. You don't really need a bag. June 11, 2011
Don't Waste Food
Take smaller portions of food and go back for "seconds" if you are still hungry. Put leftover food in reusable storage containers to eat later. June 10, 2011
Unplug Appliances
If you don’t use an appliance several times a day, it’s better to unplug it. Some appliances use energy even when turned off. June 8, 2011
Trees Count
Read children's books with a positive environmental message. For example, THIS TREE COUNTS! by Alison Formento shows children all the ways that trees make our world a better place. June 7, 2011
Virtual Forest
Play Virtual Forest, a game that will teach you how to make better choices to help our planet. Go here. June 6, 2011
Be Tolerant
Be tolerant of someone's disabilities. Help them if they need help. And if they don't, treat them like anyone else. Try to look beyond their disabilities to the person inside. June 4, 2011
Try Something New
Once a week, try a new food, read an article on a subject you think you're not interested in, or try a new activity. Step out of your comfort zone! June 3, 2011
A Healthy Environment
Learn all the ways people are trying to keep our environment healthy. Go here. June 2, 2011
Help Cut Down On Packaging
Sometimes companies put their email addresses on their products. If a company is using too much packaging, write to the company and ask that less packaging be used. |
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