Recycling Bottles

Jeremy, age 9, from West Hartford wrote to tell me he brings water bottles to school.  He reuses one bottle all week and then recycles it.  He is saving up the money from his recycled bottles to buy a new game.  

It's always a good idea to recycle plastic bottles, Jeremy.  Thank you for writing in the comments section.  

Don't forget, if you'd like to have me post a photo of something you've recycled, reduced or reused you can  send it to: santorol@glastonburyus.org  

I can't wait to hear from more of you!

Miss Santoro

Great Ideas from Rhode Island

Mommy sent a photo of our fun cloth bags.  I like using them. I also put my school projects in the picture. I love making all of the crafts at school.  I hope I make more soon and can show you.  At school, my teachers reuse supplies and also make craft projects that can be reused!

I was excited to use the beans from our bean/sand/water table to make maracas.  I thought the teachers were going to throw the beans away, but then we made a craft.  We used orange cups that can be reused when I am done shaking the rattle.  I am never going to be done with the rattle, though.

My pumpkin decoration was made with toilet paper, a paper bag and cloth.  We will save and reuse the decoration, but all of the pieces can be reused if you took it apart.  I think it is a good idea to reuse things for fun crafts or make crafts that you can reuse!  Also, shut off the TV and lights when you are done.  And, make robots or toys out of old boxes before you recycle them.

Teresa, 4, RI  (typed in by Mommy)

Wow, Teresa, you have so many great ideas!  I hope other boys and girls can use some of your ideas to take care of our planet.

Miss Santoro  (Auntie Linda)

Jeffrey, age 6, from Glastonbury wrote to me to tell me that he reduces the amount of paper he uses by making sure to write on both sides before taking a new piece.  

Cara, age 10, from East Hartford wrote to tell me that she reduces the amount of electricity she uses by making sure she shuts of the computer every time she  is done using it.

Thank you both for writing in and sharing your ideas.   I can't wait to hear about what more of you are doing.

Did you read about something on this web site that gave you a good idea?  Tell me about it!

Miss Santoro

Earth friendly gifts

This year instead of buying toys we are giving honorary trees in national forests for our family.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier/docs/plant_a_tree.htm

-Jen North Hollywood, CA

Thanks Jen! I love this idea and I'm thrilled you shared it with me and my students. It is a great gift idea for any time of the year.