Teaching Your Teen Green Values

When your child becomes a teenager, he or she begins to develop personal identity and individuality. Teaching your teen about green values is therefore a different thing than teaching a young child.

Here are some ideas and resources for guiding your teen as to the importance of a green lifestyle:

• Encourage your teen to volunteer with local environmental groups.

That way they can get hands-on experience with environmental issues, and they will be making a real difference. Suggest that your teen get involved with local clean-up efforts or a community garden.

• Participate with your teen and set a good example.

See if you can get the whole family (or at least another family member) to get involved in community volunteer efforts.

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The Green Teen: The Eco-Friendly Teen’s Guide to Saving the Planet

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If we want to change our world for the better, we need to make sure we educate our children accordingly. We need to equip them with the right knowledge to take positive action to protect our environment.

The book “The Green Teen”? is a great resource for teens interested in the environment. It is packed full of good advice and easy to adopt ideas on how to be and become more conscious about the environment. The teens learn how to green themselves, such as greening their wardrobes, green giving and green hygiene.

There are also fantastic tips on how to green their schools, homes and the world by adopting an eco-conscious way of living. In fact, this book is about saving the planet one step at a time.

I think that this book would make a great gift for any teenager. It is written in teen-friendly language with lots of positive action tips on how to create a better world. Teach one teen and they will pass the message onto their friends. In my opinion, by purchasing this book, you will definitively make a positive change.

Wool Rugs: Adding Warmth and Beauty to Your Home

Wool rugs are commonly used in homes as elements in decor or as the focal point for home decorating. They are durable and provide a softness some other types of rugs can’t. There are many benefits of having a wool rug you may not have considered if you’ve thought about purchasing one.

With the emphasis in living green and doing what’s good for the environment, you may be surprised that many of the rugs available today are synthetic. Many of them are made from petroleum products and have chemicals which could even endanger your family. Wool rugs, on the other hand, are made from natural fibers. They can also be easily cleaned up with soap and water, unlike synthetic rugs which must be cleaned with more chemicals.

Another benefit of wool rugs is that they are naturally flame-resistant. Because they’re made with natural materials, they are also non-toxic and non-allergenic. They can be found in a variety of colors and sizes. All in all, wool rugs are a great addition for families who want to create warmth with natural fibers which are also inexpensive.

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