Benefits Of Recycling: Your Used Crayons Can Help Other Children In Need

Many families have a habit of throwing away used things instead of recycling them. Most of your used materials can be recycled, even your used crayons. In fact, you can even donate them now.

That is exactly what Crayon Collection wants you to do, Parents.com reports. This Los Angeles non-profit organization emphasizes the benefits of recycling by collecting used crayons and donating them to schools in need. This Thursday, March 31, a national crayon drive and bake sale led by Crayon Collection is happening.

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"At Crayon Collection, we see the crayon as an opening to conversations and actions surrounding social behavior and change, art education, environmental awareness, community symbiosis, as well as a solution to budget cuts in education and the arts, personal spending by teachers, and a cultural mindset of wastefulness," Crayon Collection posted on their official site. The organization believes that used crayons can create big changes in the country.

Statistics show that approximately 150 million crayons in the U.S. are thrown out without being recycled. Recycling and donating these used crayons is a great way for families to contribute to the community without spending too much time, effort and money as well as clean up the clutter in their homes.

If you want to get involved with Crayon Collection's national crayon drive on March 31, there are several things you can do. The steps include starting your very own used crayon collection and donating them; spreading the word about Crayon Collection to businesses, schools, neighbors, friends and restaurants; hosting a bake sale; and raising funds online.

"While it sometimes feels like we don't have much control over what happens down the line," Earth 911 shared. "One of the best ways to ensure that there will be a healthy planet for future generations is to teach little ones about recycling now so that they grow up with an awareness about waste and an appreciation for preserving resources."