Teaching Kids to Reuse, The Ultimate in Recycling
I recently found the book Choose to Reuse (a green touch & feel book) while looking for an environmentally sound gift for a two year old.
What I like about this book: It’s produced sustainably. This fun story carries the message of reuse, which is the ultimate in recycling. In the story, a box becomes a princess castle and an old blue towel becomes a superhero cape. This delightful story entertains youngsters while giving them ideas for playtime and teaching a valuable lesson.
Our house is over-run with books because I fully believe in the value of reading. I also believe that owning books (and reading them together) is vital to a child’s development. (Disclaimer- Yes we do borrow a lot of books. We also frequently purchase secondhand books). If you are looking for a way to shed a few books (to make room for more, of course) or you want to start a service project with your children, check out EnviroMom’s suggestion for reusing old books.
If you own a few books which are beyond repair, here are some tips for reusing much of the book (remember to recycle whatever cannot be reused).
