Looking for something to do to help the environment? Check out these fun projects that you can do by yourself or with friends and family! Be sure to go to your local library or check on the internet for more ideas. You can do our suggested projects or create your own.
one tree means you can do this by yourself
two trees means you can do this with others
Read about nature - Head to your local or school library and ask the librarian to recommend some books about nature. Either have an adult read the book to you or you can read it with them. Maybe a book will encourage you to explore nature.
Bring your own lunch bag - Bring lunch in your own bag. How about a re-usable bag?
Bring your own shopping bag - You can help to reduce waste. Whenever you go shopping with your family, bring a bag to carry things in. There’s no need to chose paper or plastic when you have your own bag!
Save water - turn off the water when you're brushing your teeth.
Think of how much water you will save every day just from doing that one simple thing!
Turn off the lights - when you leave a room; you'll save both electricity and money.
Start a kids club of your own (check out what other kids have done at epa.gov/peya) and get your friends involved
Recycle (start at home or school)
Get your friends to help!
Walk or bike to school
Reuse paper - turn the paper over and use the other side
Make wrapping paper or gift bags out of paper bags or newspaper
Find other creative ways to reuse paper!
Ask an adult to look on the internet or go to the library with you to learn about making your own paper
Collect trash - you can go for a walk and pick up trash on the way.
Get your friends and family to help!
