Books like Recycled! by Jillian Powell

Curious George learns to protect the environment by planting trees and recycling paper, while offering simple tips on conserving energy and resources for young readers.

In a third‑world country, 14‑year‑olds Raphael and Gardo, joined by young Rat, discover a mysterious bag while sorting through the city’s dump and uncover clues that expose hidden corruption.

Miss Piggy is cleaning her house and throwing out piles of clothing. Kermit asks what she thinks happens to the things she throws out, and she doesn't know. So Kermit takes her to the dump, and she is shocked by all the mountains of garbage that have nowhere to go. She realizes that she has contributed to this pile, and she wants to know what she can do about it. So Kermit tells her about recycling, and she decided to sell her unwanted items at a yard sale. Several Muppets buy things they can use, and Miss Piggy sets aside what she can't sell to take to a recycling center. The book ends with a message from Kermit on how the reader can be waste-conscious with their toys, such as by giving them to younger children, trading them with friends, donating them to charity, and taking care of toys they have now so that they don't need to be replaced.

When forbidden from using her mother’s thread, young Mayan Ixchel repurposes plastic bags to weave vibrant designs, teaching readers about creativity, recycling, and the mother‑daughter bond in Guatemala.