Tips on raising an ecofriendly child

CAIRO – 26 April 2022: If you want your child to be eco-friendly, his information should not be limited to school curriculum. You need to help him find a green activity for him to practice daily to raise his awareness.

Here are some tips to help your child help the planet:

1 – Explain the problems of waste to your child, and help him separate paper and cardboard, glass, plastic, and organic waste from each other. Also teach him how to recycle plastic bottles into vases or pen holders, and how to use cardboard delivery boxes into storage containers for toys and other things.

2 – Buy your child a bicycle, telling him/her it is the most sustainable means of transport, while at the same time keeps your child fit.

3 – Create a green corner for your child where he/she can grow vegetables, so he learns the beauty of eating from his own harvest.

4 – Teach your child art using papers from newspapers and old schoolbooks. You can teach him decoupage, collage, mixed media, and creating wrapping paper.

5 – Your child needs to learn responsible consumption of water and electricity. They need to not overuse water while taking a shower or brushing their teeth. They also need to turn off the lights of any unused room.

6 – Raise your child’s awareness about biological diversity and the various kinds of animals so he grows an appreciation for the environment.