10 ways to be more
sustainable
From recycling your plastics to walking to school, here are 10 simple ways to encourage your kids and family to be more sustainable. We’ve all heard the three ‘Rs’, and for good reason. Reducing waste, reusing items where possible and recycling are three of the easiest ways to live more
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Use travel mugs and water bottles Ditch the plastic containers and invest in reusable items like glass food storage, stainless steel water bottles, bamboo lunchboxes and reusable coffee mugs.
Walk to school Emissions from vehicles are one of the major causes of damage to our environment, so looking for opportunities to walk or cycle instead of driving is a great way to minimise your impact.
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Go nude with your food
Ditch the plastic wrap on the kids’ lunch boxes by investing in beeswax wraps or choosing not to wrap them at all. Many lunchboxes now have sectioned compartments so there’s no need for wrapping.
While you may not be able to grow all your own food, starting a veggie patch is a great way to teach kids about the environment, and a fun activity for growing minds! Visit your local supermarket or department store for everything you need to get started.
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Turn it off! Before leaving the house this week, get the kids excited about not leaving electronics or lights on around the house. Explain how important it is to conserve energy by switching off devices at the wall and encourage your little ones to do a ‘switch check’ before leaving.
Pick it up!
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Start a veggie patch or balcony garden
sustainably. But there are many other ways you can get your kids excited about living sustainably and building good habits for the planet. So, we’ve put together a handy checklist your kids can tick off to see just how many good choices they are making.
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Grab a bag, some gloves and enjoy a walk around your neighbourhood or the beach collecting bits of rubbish as you go. The kids will love feeling helpful and seeing the impact they’re making.
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