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We should start teaching our kids about sustainability from an early age. Children are naturally curious; they always learn things with curiosity. Whatever they learn in the early stages of their life stays with them for a lifetime. It is our responsibility to shape the values, manners, and productive routine in our young generation. Nowadays, teaching sustainability to our younger children becomes essential. When children learn about sustainability, they start working towards a better tomorrow. Teaching children mindful habits such as conserving water, reusing items, and planting seeds guides them to appreciate the importance of our planet.
My Sustainability Journey
My journey towards sustainability is not just about concept, but it's a lifestyle for our better tomorrow. I always believe that small steps help bring big changes, so this attitude helps ensure I use products that are sustainable for our environment. Carrying my own bottle and lunch boxes, which inspires my children to adopt eco-friendly habits. When we practice such habits, it naturally becomes part of our lifestyle.
The three R's are reduce, reuse, and recycle
These three R's are reduce, reuse, and recycle, which can be the game
changer. We can make small things into playful uses of things in crafting, creating projects, and sustainable artwork. Instead of throwing toys away, we can donate them to poor children. This assures that our children love seeing how things get a ''second life'' with complete satisfaction.
Taking care of water and energy is a very important aspect of our daily life. We should always switch off the light and stop wasting water is ultimately a challenge. So, making challenging activities for kids by telling them whoever remembers to turn the light off first will be the protector of the planet. In this manner, we can make children learn to be the protectors of the planet Earth.
Clear and Green Earth
Yes, go clean and green, the slogan is well said, which conveys the message to plant trees for a cleaner tomorrow. A small pot of plants or herbs can teach children patience and care. By just planting seeds, watching them sprout, one can understand the value of nature and see them grow with patience. A plant needs special care to grow into a tall and strong plant. Growing a plant into a tree, this procedure takes time, which teaches children to be patient.
Even a tiny pot of herbs can teach children patience and care. Watching a seed sprout helps them value nature and see the magic of growth.
Encourage children to use cloth bags, colorful reusable bottles, and stainless-steel lunch boxes. When kids choose their eco-friendly items, they feel proud of their contribution.
Reforestation & Sustainable Farming-
The projects like Sadhna Forest in Tamil Nadu or the Mid-Himalayan Watershed Project in Himachal Pradesh. They invite volunteers to plant trees, conserve soil, and empower rural communities.
Volunteering Platforms & Environmental NGOs
The Environmental Foundation of India (EFI)- organizes weekend clean-ups, lake/pond beach restoration, planting trees, mural campaigns, and community education across Delhi, West Bengal, Gujarat, and more. Environmentalist Foundation of India.
Earth5R - works on citizen-science water projects: checking water quality, reviving step-wells and traditional, rainwater, and educating communities for sustainable management. Earth5R+1.
Sadhana Forest (Auroville + Tamil Nadu) - Engage in reforestation, permaculture, water conservation, and vegan ecological living. They host volunteers on-site to plant drought-resistant and food-producing trees. Wikipedia.
Delhi Green NGO- The Ngo offers volunteering opportunities for local biodiversity, pollution control, and environmental education in Delhi.
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