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On the Road to Recycling
Help Save the Earth With Fun, Educational Activities By Dianne Hadaway
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Kids also love the yucky-ness of worm farming, and Mary Appelhof, vermicomposting expert (www.wormwoman.com), offers several books that teach kids all about this fun biological recycling activity that turns food waste into potting soil with the help of worms!
Another idea is to order replacement pieces for missing parts from toys, games, appliances and household items by calling the manufacturers' toll-free number or visiting their Web sites instead of purchasing entirely new items. Or help your kids organize a yard sale and let them keep the profits from selling their old toys.
How about recycling candy? "As we go from holiday to holiday, it's frugal and sensible to use the excess and 'day after' bargains of one holiday for the next," says Pat Veretto, the guide to frugal living at About.com. "For instance ... Christmas candy kisses, wrapped in gold and silver and red foil, can be used on Valentine's Day. Save the green ones for St. Patrick's Day! Green, gold and silver are still appropriate for Easter or nearly any other holiday, so stock up on those or save back some." Now that sounds like fun and yummy recycling!