Greenista Girl Brianne is the middle child so she got lots of hand-me-down and there was tons of time sharing Barbies.
Greenista Girl Shivani

Aw … your kids are adorable but, ahem … they are leaving a big carbon footprint. And, the more you have, the bigger the impact is on the environment. You may think your babies are too tiny to impact anything but think again. Under current conditions in the United States, for instance, each child ultimately adds about 9,441 metric tons of carbon dioxide to the carbon legacy of an average parent – about 5.7 times the lifetime emissions for which, on average, a person is responsible. Eek! But don’t disown your children yet! Follow these top 10 ways to green your children.
1. Three Rs – Reduce, reuse, recycle.
2. Use hand-me-downs for everything … toys, clothes, furniture, books.
3. Monitor water time. Set an alarm for shower and brushing teeth time so they’re not wasting.
4. Use eco-friendly cleaning products. After all, kids want to put everything in their mouths.
5. If you must buy … clothes, toys, etc … pick ones that are organic, sustainable, and/or eco.
6. Start walking. The earlier you walk places with your kids, the faster they’ll get used to ditching the car for a stroll. And when they get older, add in the bike.
7. Be mindful of food. Kids like to pick at their food, push it around on their plates, and even throw it on the floor. Teach them not to be wasteful, only take what they are going to eat, and the importance of eating healthy and organically.
8. Have an annual household donation. This will help them understand their consumption and what they really need and what they can do without
9. Step away from the TV. Try other activities like reading, playing an instrument, running outside, or painting which has a substantially lower carbon footprint.
10. Teach them! Show them the ways of saving the planet and they’ll be hooked. Remember to lead by example. Heck, they might even teach their friend’s about it too!
Written by Greenista Girl Shivani
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