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Sorting waste has an impact way beyond our kitchens, garbage bins and even communities. By properly sorting recycling from garbage and compost, we?re helping to improve air and water quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions! Properly sorting waste means that less ends up in landfills and more of what we throw away can be reused and recycled.
As a parent, I want a better and healthier planet for my kids (and eventually grandkids!) and this definitely starts at home. My kids turn to me to set an example, and as they say: monkey see monkey do, so I make sure to set the right examples at home by actively talking to them, encouraging them and helping them learn about composting, recycling and the impact we have on our environment! I?ve learned that the key to getting kids excited about anything is to make it interesting and fun so I?m sharing a few ways to help you get your kids excited about waste management!

Make sure your kids feel as though they?re part of the process
Don?t be afraid to give your kids some responsibilities and tasks when it comes to recycling, composting and sorting garbage in your home. Even the smallest jobs, like taking the bag out of the box, will get them excited about helping you. My youngest, who is two and a half, loves to help cheer on his older brother, 4, as he helps me change the garbage bags in our kitchen.
As they?re helping you change the bags, talk to them about how much they?ve managed to recycle and compost and what th...