Upcycling

Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial end of summer which means it's the last chance to swim, hike, and otherwise enjoy the outdoors before school starts.

If you're looking for some fresh ways to make the most of Labor Day weekend without adding to your carbon footprint, we have a few ideas. These sustainable outdoor activities keep the kids entertained, but they're also a blast for parents. Best of all, they teach the values of environmental stewardship and responsibility that you'll also find at the core of the American labor movement. After all, that's what the holiday is all about!

Believe it or not, some kids love school. Others, well, let's just say they need a little encouragement as the new school year approaches. What better way to get your kids excited about the first day of school than by engaging them in some fun, satisfying and, of course, sustainable craft projects?

Summertime is the perfect time to relax and enjoy craft projects with your kids. Building things with your kids is a great way to start the conversation about reuse, source reduction, and recycling. Here are a few green crafts to fill the hot summer afternoons.

Repurposing wood keeps it out of landfills and eliminates the need to cut down more trees. It's a win-win situation you and the environment, and it can provide hours of family fun with construction projects. Here are three simple DIY projects for upcycling reclaimed wood, whether the materials come from deconstructed or demolished buildings, a nearby alleyway, or packaging from bulk shipments.