Girl Scout Eco-links!
Links for Girl Scouts to learn more about their badge activities
Earth care ideas for Girl Scouts
Recycling (Daisy Use Resources Wisely, Brownie Household Elf)
- Rumpke Acceptable Items
- Rumpke Recycling Tips
- Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub
- Recycling things not accepted by the Hub
- Hefty Bag Recycling Program
Additional resources for Junior Scouts and those who want to do more earth care activities
Citizen Science projects [Junior Think Like a Citizen Scientist Badge]
- https://scistarter.org/girlscouts-trees (citizen science tree projects)
- https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/citizen-science-projects/
More Resources! It’s your planet Love it! Get moving! Journey
- Energy-saving, recycling, and composting sites listed for Daisies and Brownies
- https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/do-it-yourself-home-energy-assessments (how to conduct a home energy audit)
- https://www.pinterest.com/kjstora/girl-scouts-its-your-planet-journey-ideas/ (Pinterest site with many ideas)
- https://useresourceswisely.com/2016/04/17/14-earth-day-ideas-girl-scout-troop/
Ways to Save Energy & Help the Environment
- Take a Shower Instead of a Bath. Taking a shower uses 3.5 times less water than a bath. Less energy is used to heat the water.
- Turn the water off when you brush your teeth.
- Use Electronic Devices less to require less charging.
- Turn Everything off When You Aren’t in the Room. Lights, TVs, computers, video games, etc.
- Keep Windows and Blinds Closed when it is hot. When the windows stay shut, the heat is kept out and the air conditioning stays in.
- Ride a Bike or Walk to School
- Use Both Sides of a Piece of Paper
- Use a Reusable Water Bottle
- Recycle
- Help Plant a Tree. The shade from a tree may allow less air conditioning and conserve energy in your home.
Evergreen Summer Festival, An Earth Care Celebration
5/26/25