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We all know the importance of recycling paper, cans and glass. But you might be surprised to learn how many other ways there are to reduce and recycle so that less and less goes into landfills.

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Looking for good ideas? We always are too! That's why we invited guest bloggers Scarlet, Diane and Melissa to share eco-friendly tips and activities here on the Green Choices Blog.

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This fun craft will keep your kids busy not only while they’re making it but also for hours and hours of imagination and play time when they are done. This eco-friendly craft is a pet motel for your child's stuffed animals. You can actually build any variation of this you like such a doll house or car park...

The end of the school year is upon us and that means packets of papers and bags of gear are coming home from the classroom. Leftover crayons, partially used pencils, half used notebooks of paper and stacks of artwork will make their way into my laundry room on the last day of school, but this year I have a plan...

Eco-Friendly Puzzle

Allowing children to create a puzzle is an educational and fun craft that also saves you a trip to the toy store. A homemade puzzle is also a great way for them to reuse their artwork or old magazine photos. Not only do they practice problem-solving, but it allows them to learn about reusing and recycling...

...Bird watching is not only a great way to teach children to love nature, but birds are also very good for your garden and landscaping. They eat weed seeds, bugs and even small rodents so anything that encourages birds to flock to your yard is a good thing! Here is a simple bird feeder your children can make that will not only attract birds but also allow you to reuse a few toilet paper or paper towel tubes...

Over the past few years, a movement called “Meatless Monday” surfaced that encourages families to choose alternatives to meat on Mondays. It’s small step to help improve your family’s health and the health of the planet. This is something that my family and I have tried and we really enjoy testing out and tasting new recipes...

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