| Probably one of the reasons why some people | | | | interested into participating. You don't even need |
| are not that interested in recycling is because | | | | to come up with a prize here because just the |
| they think it is a chore. And with already so many | | | | thrill of the game is enough to get them |
| chores at home, they wouldn't want to welcome | | | | motivated to join. |
| any new addition to their list of things to do. | | | | 4. Give incentives to family members who do |
| However, it does not need to be this way. | | | | their recycling job very well. Whether it's a |
| Recycling should not be viewed as a tedious chore | | | | weekend pizza treat or a big movie night for the |
| but more of a fun and exciting hobby that you | | | | whole family, they will surely appreciate that their |
| will enjoy. More importantly, it is a worthwhile | | | | efforts are well compensated. After they get |
| activity, which greatly helps the environment. | | | | used to the routine and they instill in themselves |
| To make recycling fun for you, your family and | | | | the huge significance of recycling, these incentives |
| friends, here are some fun recycling ideas to | | | | will not be necessary anymore. |
| consider. | | | | 5. Have a garage sale for all those used items |
| 1. Do recycling art projects. This is a good way to | | | | that you do not want to use anymore. This is not |
| put your artistry and creativity into good use. | | | | only a fun way to do your part in the reusing |
| Make fabulous and colorful wrapping paper from | | | | recycling bit but you are also earning some |
| old calendars and magazines. You can also use | | | | money. Now, if you are feeling extra generous, |
| these magazines to create paper beads that you | | | | the better option is to donate these things to |
| can use to make accessories. Paper twirling is | | | | those people who are less fortunate. |
| another fun artistic project that you can do. By | | | | 6. Make recycling fun with designer recycling bins |
| twirling little strips of paper into whatever design | | | | that are colorful and made with beautiful design to |
| you like, you can have beautiful embellishments | | | | get you into the mood to recycle. |
| for your scrapbook, greeting cards or gift tags. | | | | 7. Dare your friends to be smart shoppers and |
| 2. Make little games out of recycling chores. | | | | see who the smartest shopper of all is. Buying |
| Recycling tasks like organizing and sorting items in | | | | things that have less packaging, preferring |
| the recycling bins can be boring sometimes but | | | | reusable items over disposable ones and buying |
| not if you add a little twist into it. Make it a | | | | recycled products are just some of the signs of a |
| contest wherein the whole family will be divided | | | | smart shopper. Take this to a higher level and |
| into teams, the team who is most organized and | | | | think of other possible ways how you can be |
| has the most items wins a prize. Make sure the | | | | smarter and more earth friendly with your |
| prize is nice enough to motivate the family. | | | | shopping. It's going to be a lot more fun because |
| 3. Have an Amazing Race-like newspaper drive | | | | you are doing this with your friends. |
| with your neighbors or friends. Turn an ordinary | | | | With the right attitude and these great |
| newspaper drive into an exciting reality show-like | | | | suggestions, recycling need not be a tedious and |
| competition to get neighbors and friends | | | | boring task. Have fun recycling! |