How Can Recycling Be Fun? A Waste Management Guide For Kids

On the face of it, there are few tasks more boring than recycling, though we all do our bit to ensure excess objects and materials are disposed of in a sustainable manner. Teaching children how to recycle and the importance of such processes can be stressful at the best of times, though there are plenty of practical ways in which you can do so. Let waste company specialists from Broughshire Waste Metals take you through some of the fun ways to teach kids all about sustainable processes, with games, challenges, craft activities and even garden events all to consider.

Explaining Recycling

As is the case with many themes, explaining in simple and clear terms is advised when conversing with younger children, while older kids can benefit from a more factual and logical approach. While children may not be interested in the wider topic of global warming and climate change, providing examples of successful recycling schemes (furniture being repurposed, or creative and inspired art) may strike more of a chord. Children are good at retaining information, so make sure you detail the benefits and purposes of recycling in a memorable manner.

Games Or Challenges

If you have multiple children of similar ages, consider gamifying the process of recycling by turning it into a competition, with a prize incentive. Packets, rubbish, and unused containers can all be collected in specific coloured bins, with the intention of creating a memorable experience. Make this a frequent activity and inspire a habit of regular recycling and reusing.

Arts And Crafts

For your creative little ones, getting arty can be the best way to make recycling memorable. Excess plastic containers, paper and card, as well as unused cereal boxes or packaging can all be utilised to create impressive makeshift sculptures and models. Whether putting together a dinosaur made of old yoghurt containers, or making the most of old clothing by crafting custom placemats and cloths, most unwanted objects can remain useful. We can even help out with excess metals.

Garden Fun

Outdoors activities including composting and plant pot repurposing can be a brilliant idea during the warmer months, providing an insight into the importance of recognising biodegradable materials and not simply throwing them to one side. Just as important is realising items which are not recyclable, in which case a waste management centre may prove beneficial.

At Broughshire Waste Metals, we pride ourselves on fantastic customer service and competitive scrap prices, with the intention of making it easy for customers to get paid for their excess junk and recyclables. With a growing local reputation and friendly, helpful staff, simply contact us today with any relevant enquiries - we’re your reliable recycling company, always delighted to help.