Zero Waste Kids: Hands-On Projects and Activities to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Inspired by internationally acclaimed environmental activist, humanitarian, and adventurer Robin Greenfield, Zero Waste Kids features fun and easy illustrated projects and activities that will help your family reduce, reuse, and recycle at home, at school, and in your community.

While most kids probably aren’t going to grow all their own food for a year like Robin has, Zero Waste Kids features fun and practical projects for growing some of your own food, with advice and encouragement for why doing so is important. And, instead of wearing all their trash for a week like Robin did, with Zero Waste Kids, they’ll learn how to audit their trash, to really understand how much waste they’re personally contributing to the earth’s landfills.

Zero Waste Kids helps children to understand the world they live in and inspire them to start living in a more sustainable way. Of all the environmental problems we face, “trash” is one that is easiest to understand because it is very visual, whereas many other problems are more abstract. Zero-waste isn’t the solution to the world’s problems, but a very good place to start.

Zero-Waste projects include:
  Conduct a household trash audit to discover who throws away what and why. Swap disposable shopping bags and lunch boxes for reusable, zero-waste options. Compost your food scraps and grow your own food. Make natural-dye play dough, leaf prints, and more.
Zero Waste Kids is every kid’s go-to guide for making a difference.

This book is printed on FSC-certified paper using soy inks. And, leading by example, Robin is donating all of his proceeds from the book to environmental nonprofit organizations. 

Activities contributed by April Hepokoski, Zion Lights, Heidi Rose, Alyssa Binns Gunderson, and Michelle Cassar.

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Fun Crafts and Activities for Gardening, Composting, Food and Cooking!

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CREATE NAPKINS OUT OF T-SHIRTS

Did you ever notice how T-shirts make the best napkins? We are always tempted to wipe our hands on our shirts. Let’s turn old shirts into napkins!

PACK A ZERO-WASTE LUNCH

Packed lunches create waste when food is wrapped in single use packaging and bags. Reduce plastic and paper bag waste by packing food in reusable containers!

RAISED-BED GARDENING WITH REPURPOSED MATERIALS

Build an edible garden outdoors by repurposing secondhand building materials. Growing your own food is a great step to eating more unpackaged food and reducing waste.

Learn About Nature, Zero-Waste Activities, and Activism

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GO “PLOGGING” AND PICK UP LITTER

There are many ways litter gets into the environment. Keep your neighborhood clean and your body healthy by going “plogging”- where you jog and pick up litter at the same time!

HAVE A ZERO-WASTE PARTY

Throwing a party can involve a lot of waste- but it doesn’t need to. A zero-waste party may take a bit more time to prepare. There may still be some waste, but you can help reduce it by getting crafty beforehand!

CREATE SIGNS FOR SIMPLE RECYCLING & COMPOSTING

One of the most effective ways to encourage people to compost and recycle is to create signs. Clear, eye-catching signs increase participation, reduce mistakes, and promote helpful habits.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarry Books (February 15, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1631599410
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1631599415
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 – 9 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 – 5
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches

Funky Junk: Recycle Rubbish into Art! (Dover Children’s Activity Books)

Kids can help preserve the environment by recycling egg cartons, empty bottles, and other discarded items into glove puppets, model airplanes, a toy robot, and other imaginative projects. Each activity features well-illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions that will result in hours of creative fun—and some very funky junk!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Reprint edition (August 15, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 048649022X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486490229
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 11 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 5
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iTouchless 20 Liter / 5.3 Gallon Open Top Waste Trash Can & Recycle Bin with 2 Recycle Stickers, Dual Compartment Slim Stainless Steel Container

iTouchless Dual Compartment Open Top Trash Bin and Recycler, 5. 3 GalPERFECT FOR HOTELS, OFFICES, OR HOMESCompact, space-efficient unit that offers one quick and easy place to deposit recyclables and trash. RECYCLE & TRASH IN ONE PLACE Separate, color-coded (black for trash, blue for recyclables) buckets offer a quick and easy way to dispose of trash and recycling. EASY, QUICK BAG CHANGE Lid lifts off easily for a quick liner change.
FOR HOMES, OFFICES, HOTELS – Slim, space efficient shape fits easily under desks, in restrooms, or under the sink
SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS – Easy separation of trash and recycling. 2 removable buckets with a high-quality, silver-colored ABS plastic lid. Convenient carry handle.
COLOR-CODED BUCKETS – Blue for recyclables, black for trash. Easily recognizable color coding for proper sorting.
FINGERPRINT-PROOF STAINLESS STEEL – Body finish is resistant to fingerprints and smudges, for a clean and sophisticated look that complements any décor
TUCK & HOLD LINER RETENTION – Liners will remain firmly in place with the unique Tuck & Hold Retention System. Easy and quick liner changes.