{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Alanah Reid, Creative Content Producer","standfirst":"It\u2019s never too early to teach young people how to use less and save more \u2013 and you can make it fun.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EActivities about budgeting, food waste and saving energy are brilliant for helping young people learn to use only what they need.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMaybe you\u2019d like to cook up a delicious meal without wasting any ingredients, learn how to repair the tears in the clothes you wear, or find out how much energy you use every day.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYoung people can learn how to save money, as well as help the environment, with these enjoyable session fillers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a look at more ideas on our Scouts\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Activities\u0022\u003EActivity 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