A few months ago I realized that my smaller children had absolutely no idea what it meant to recycle. Instead, they mainly focused on playing and making messes. It was frustrating, and they were constantly throwing away the wrong trash in the wrong bin. To correct the issue, my husband and I designed a game to play to teach our kids the difference between trash-worthy trash and items that needed to be recycled. The difference was amazing. Within a few weeks, our kids were recycling professionals. This blog is all about teaching small children to recycle and how to make recycling a part of your normal daily routine.
Do you have an old personal computer that no longer does anything but sit on your desk, unused? Instead of just allowing it to collect dust, why not do something useful with it? Here's a look at some of your best options. Take it to a computer store. Most computer stores offer computer recycling services. For a small fee (or sometimes for free), they will wipe the hard drive so that your personal information does not end up in the wrong hands. [Read More]