For example, save used string, ribbon, and buttons for craft projects instead of throwing them away. Third, recycle things like aluminum cans and buy products made from recycled materials. Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd. It is a time when schools and communities can pull together to improve our environment by cleaning up public places and planting trees and flowers. A longer period of time is needed to determine precisely the amount of your trash that is packaging, but this activity can give you a rough estimate.
Packaging has some important uses, though.
It keeps the product clean, protects it from damage, and gives consumers information about the product and instructions in its use. However, many products have too much packaging. Celebrating Earth Day . For kids ages 9 to 12. Ecology-based activities and experiments help young readers to learn more about the Earth and how to improve its condition.