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Looking for a fun way to teach young kids recycling? Turner the Recycling Turtle coloring book makes recycling fun! Kids can take the #zerowastechallenge by recycling smarter. Go to irecyclesmart.com/tools-for-scho… to download a free copy right now. #NationalColoringBookDay

Over 300 pounds of bottles and cans were collected and recycled by Solano County third graders in a month-long recycling competition. More proof that recycling is for all ages. Story via @AllDailyRepNews dailyrepublic.com/news/vallejo-t…

Small change, big impact! This school ditches single-use utensils for reusable metal sporks, saving 54,000 plastic sporks a year from being trashed. Story via @SBIndyNews bit.ly/4beMNMp

Future eco-stars in the making! SoCal elementary students learn to cut food waste by recycling food scraps, turning lunchtime into a lesson to protect the planet. Via @SpecNews1SoCal bit.ly/3xGjMtU

Learning to recycle smart can start at any age. A Bay Area elementary school proves that with its Green Team. The students lead the way to teach others how to recycle the right way. Full @KPIXtv video: buff.ly/3VQwkc7

Hate trashing those disposable plastic Easter eggs and looking for creative ways to reuse them? No problem. @CreativeChildMg has 3 creative ways to upcycle those eggs all year.

Having kids read about protecting the planet can educate and inspire! @huffpost suggests 25 books for kids who want to learn about the environment and how to save it. bit.ly/3TA8I8Y #ChildrensPictureBookDay

Getting unsold food to people in need and composting food waste is the mission of this California high school club. Students connect local businesses with food rescue organizations and teach people about organics recycling. Via @delmartimes bit.ly/4cJzULo

Young? No problem! San Diego County students prove age is just a number when it comes to fighting food waste and climate pollution. They're leading the way by recycling food scraps and donating excess meals. Via @delmartimes bit.ly/3SMrycA

Future eco-engineers in action! Teach kids how to build their own recycling sorting machine, turning play into an valuable lesson on how to sort recyclables. Full lesson: bit.ly/4b2MVyA... #KidInventorsDay Video via @Science.Buddies (YouTube)

Thank you, teachers, for caring and educating our kids! And if a student gives you an apple 🍎 today, remember to recycle or compost the core! #ElementarySchoolTeacherDay

Promoting compost as a soil superfood to Kids, this North Hollywood school teaches the ABCs of transforming 5,200 lbs of the school's food waste into valuable "Black Gold" for crops. buff.ly/4awKJiT Via @kcrw

Don't trash food scraps! Recycle them into #compost to cut landfill climate pollution. Compost is in demand to make California crops more nutritious and use less water. #HealthySoilsWeek2023

Video via @cooltechtipz

Reason #213 why glass cups > disposable cups. Use them to teach your kids about science. Pretty cool demonstration!

Tribes have been living in harmony with the Earth for generations, embracing a #zerowaste lifestyle that inspires us all. Indigenous people from CA share ways to protect the planet for future generations. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Teachers, need a great visual to teach your students about climate change and compost? Check out irecyclesmart.com/tools-for-scho… and download this cool poster.

Another spooktacular #Halloween is here! Use these tips for an eek-o-friendly, fun time! More planet-friendly tips: iRecycleSmart.com

Don't trash that carved pumpkin after #Halloween! #Compost your jack-o’-lanterns or recycle them with other food scraps. Check out this video for tips for composting and recycling pumpkins. More at: iRecycleSmart.com

Create less waste with your #Halloween costume with tips to make dressing up more planet-friendly. #CARecycles #iRecycleSmart