đ A Happy Planet Rhyme (A Kid-Friendly EPD Explainer for Children's Day)
This Childrenâs Day, we asked: what if Earth gave out gold stars like a teacher? The result is a rhyming, storybook-style guide to EPDs, perfect for reading with your kids (or just letting your inner six-year-old smile). đâ¨
This playful piece celebrates International Childrenâs Day with an âExplain it like Iâm sixâ story. We hope the scientists, engineers, and planet heroes who read EPD Guide share it with their kids the next time someone asks, âWhat do you do all day at the office?â
Our Shiny Playground đ
The Earth is our playground, round, blue, and bright,
With forests that giggle and stars every night.
Itâs the one home we share, for the grown-ups and you,
So we keep it all sparkling, fresh, and new.
Toys, Crayons, and Dinosaurs Too đŚ
Your dino, your crayons, your blocks on the floorâ
They all come from Earth, from its treasures and more.
Some whisper âthank youâ and play nice all day,
While others make messes and get in the way.
Gold Stars from Earth âď¸
Your teacher gives stickers for kindness in class,
Earth does the same when good choices pass.
A toy or a brick that keeps rivers clean,
Earns Earthâs gold star and a sparkle of green.
Secret Hero Work đŚ¸
While you build castles from pillows and chairs,
Your parent at work is sorting Earthâs cares.
They count up the trucks and the lights and the heat,
So Earth gets reports that are tidy and neat.
Why Itâs Awesome đ
When builders choose stars, new houses shine bright.
When leaders choose stars, kidsâ schools turn out right.
When shoppers choose stars, the planet can sing,
With clean air and rivers and joy that they bring.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. Heâs especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
