"In the past 50 years, humans have consumed more resources than in all previous history."
(U.S. EPA, 2009. Sustainable Materials Management: The Road Ahead, web source)
Today is Earth Day. Some may write it off thinking that it's only for the "tree huggers" or the extreme. Sometimes, even for those who are more environmentally minded, taking steps at home to help the environment can seem like a drop in the bucket.
It's a great opportunity, however, to teach our kids of all ages about not only resourcefulness, but also looking beyond themselves to care about their "neighbors" and future generations.
Earth Day is also a great time as a family to participate in community activities that focus on environmental efforts. Most communities have activities planned where people can lend a helping hand and plant a tree, recycle or pick up litter, etc. Many individuals, families, organizations and even businesses are taking steps towards being more "green".
There are so many ideas out there for upcycling or repurposing things that you already have in your home. Remember, no effort is too small!
What are some creative ideas your family has to recycle, repurpose or upcycle?
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