Science projects can be fun with recycled materials. This book combines science and recycling household items like spare spoons and potato chip cans to make a solar hot dog cooker, lava lamp, vinegar rocket, marshmallow shooter, and more. For ages 9 – 15.
The Little Tikes Go Green Playhouse is made from 10% recycled plastic and filled with eco friendly activites; it’s equipped with LED lights powered by a solar panel, a rain barrel for recycling water, a pump sink, a planting box and living roof, and recycling bins.
Learn about solar power in a fun and hands-on way. With the Thames & Kosmos Solar Mechanics kit, you can build up to 20 solar-powered models including cars, trucks, planes, and robots. The kit includes a solar motor and a step-by-step full-color manual.
Teach your kids to preserve our planet. National Geographic makes science experiments for kids sustainable with this environmental science kit. Young scientists can construct a mini water treatment plant, manufacture recycled paper and plastic, and more.
Bring a robot to life using recycled materials around your house. Recycled Robots is a book and kit that shows you how to make ten different robots for kids, out of junk. Recommended for ages 8 and up, the book was created by robot expert Robert Malone.
The GoodGuide app makes it easy to discover and search for great eco products, from shampoo, to baby products, makeup, food, and more. Each of the over 250,000 products are given a scientific rating based on health, environment, and social impact.