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15 Ways to Use Upcycled Crates in Outdoor Play

Posted by EYR Team on 30th Jun 2025

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Outdoor learning has been widely acknowledged as a crucial element within early years' development. It not only refreshes a child's learning environment, but it provides them with a space to exp … read more

How to promote environmental awareness using the 7 areas of EYFS

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Jan 2024

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As early years practitioners, you play a pivotal role in shaping young minds, and what better way to do so than by nurturing a love for the environment from an early age? In this blog, we dive into h … read more

Conservation Classroom Activities For Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 25th Dec 2023

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In a world where fostering a deep connection to our planet is vital for future generations, instilling a sense of environmental responsibility from a young age is essential. In this blog, we suggest … read more

Eco-friendly Activity Ideas for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Dec 2023

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Fostering eco-friendly practices in the classroom is essential to instil a sense of responsibility and care for the environment from a young age. But what does eco-friendly mean? Being eco-friendly m … read more

Environmental Activities for Early Years

Posted by EYR Team on 23rd Oct 2023

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The world we live in is facing more and more environmental challenges. Therefore, it is important, now more than ever, to educate the next generation, giving them an increased sense of responsibility … read more

How to create an eco-friendly classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Aug 2023

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Creating an eco-friendly learning environment is an important step towards a sustainable future. Not only does it promote environmental awareness and conservation among students, but it can also save … read more

5 More Ways to Make Your Christmas Eco-Friendly

Posted by EYR Team on 10th Oct 2022

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Many people are now more conscious about their environmental impact and looking for ways to be more eco-friendly. With these easy steps, we can all do our part in making sure that this year's holiday … read more

5 Ways to Make Your Christmas Eco-Friendly

Posted by EYR Team on 3rd Oct 2022

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Christmas is a time for celebration and gift-giving, but it can also be a time of excess, with people buying more than they need. There are many ways that you can make your holiday season as green as … read more

5 Ways to Repurpose your EYR Packaging

Posted by EYR Team on 27th Jun 2022

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We are all becoming more and more conscious about being sustainable, looking after our planet and teaching our little ones to do the same. The importance of reducing, reusing and recycling is an impo … read more

5 upcycling ideas for your garden

Posted by EYR Team on 19th Apr 2022

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Many people think that gardening is expensive, and requires a lot of time and effort to maintain. But it doesn't have to be. The truth is that you don't need loads of money to start gardening. By com … read more

How To Have An Educational Zero-Waste Picnic with Children

Posted by EYR Team on 8th Jul 2020

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This article has been written by Mike Hardman, Marketing Manager at catering equipment supplier Alliance Online, who shares his tips for a zero-waste picnic that teaches children about the importance … read more

How to create a sustainable Garden in Small Spaces

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Jul 2018

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This article has been written by Anne Gunning, North West Regional Schools Advisor for the RHS Campaign for School Gardening. In this blog we discuss ways in which you can create a sustainable garden … read more