Recently, it occurred to me recently that I typically write about recycling from a perspective that would appeal to either a young adult or an already established professional who might be ready for something new. However, those aren’t the only types of people living in our world. In order to make an impact we all need to participate in recycling.  Therefore, I thought that it was important to start reaching out to our younger generation.  Especially since they are the ones who will be most affected by our poor recycling and trash throwing habits in the future!

When I decided to have a friend ask her fourth grade students to describe their thoughts on recycling and why it is important, some of the responses I received were…

- “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…Recycle and save the planet.  Think green!”

-  “I think recycling is really important.  Recycling can change our world.  You can pick up litter or go around your neighborhood for their used paper, metal, fabric, and plastic products they don’t need any more.  Then you can bring them to a local recycling center near you.  By recycling you are making our plant green.”

- “Recycling is important because it helps our community, environment, and animals.”

- “Recycling is an awesome way to help the environment!  There is a really awesome ways to recycle such as making a boat out of bottles or making a jump rope with bottle cap handles.”

So you see, while fourth graders might not be concerned with the business opportunity in recycling – they’re clearly aware that recycling has tremendous value. As much fun as making a jump rope out of bottle caps sounds, a way that YOU could help the future of our children is just as simple! Why not create your own entirely green business opportunity?

With your very own green work at home business, you will have the opportunity to teach business of every size and from every industry the importance of recycling and how it can save them money in the long run.  Additionally, it goes to show that there is a lot of value in recycling that goes unnoticed.  In the end, sometimes it takes a child’s perspective to make us look at the bigger picture.  So in the words of a fourth grader, “Which path will you choose? I recommend the green path!”