Reduce Reuse Recycle: Tips to Inspire Your Family to Go Green in 2019

29Dec 2018

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Instilling a sense of responsibility in your kids. An increased sense of pride in your contribution to society. Preparing for your future generations.

这些只是你的家庭在2019年应该环保的几个原因。然而，在繁忙的日常生活中，人们很难记住这样一句话：减少重复使用和再循环。

以下是一些很好的建议，可以帮助你在今年将更可持续的生活放在最重要的位置。

Teach the Meaning of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Do you know the true meaning of减少、再利用、再循环? Here’s the kicker: while we’re used to hearing and reading this mantra linearly, it’s actually meant to be a cycle.

That means that, to truly do your part, you have to participate in each step of the process. This means not only working harder to reduce waste, but making sure you purchase eco-friendly products at the tail end of the cycle, too.

Teach your kids what it means to conserve. Teaching is one of life’s greatest joys as a person and as a parent. They’ll love feeling like they’re a part of the solution for a better future.

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如果你觉得你需要获得更多关于可持续发展的信息，有大量的资源可以帮助你进行教育。其中许多是以纪录片的形式出现在流行的流媒体网站上，像Netflix.

There’s a documentary on sustainability in almost every industry, from fashion to the big farming industry. There are also sustainability documentaries on topics outside of certain industries, like the hit “Minimalism,” which follows two guys’ journeys towards整理他们的思想and lives to find their true value.

Get Artsy

Often, we learn best through visuals. Why not have an arts and crafts day with the kids in which you make fun reminders to recycle to hang around the house?

You can create toilet paper roll art, upcycle old products into planters, and even turn old wine bottles into candles.

You could also find a quote on sustainability that speaks to your family andcreate your own inspirational quote posters.Let each of your kids make their own and hang them in their rooms to remind them of their commitment to reducing theircarbon footprint.

Find Tax Incentives

This one’s for mom and dad. There are tons of tax incentives out there for updating your home to be more energy-efficient.

Some states will actually subsidize the installation of solar panels. There are even some home loans out there specifically for the purchase of eco-friendly properties.

There are federal, state, local, and utility exemptions available. Check outthis listto find one you could qualify for!