2011 – Petal – Use Resources Wisely

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge


Released in 2022.
Replaced Clover Petal – Use Resources Wisely.
The 2011 Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

Learn about and practice using resources wisely.

Activity Choices

Meeting plans to earn as a troop?

How to earn individually?

Our Summary* of Requirements:

  1. Reduce using something (learn composting, OR research limiting natural resource use).
  2. Use something a second time in a new way (make something new from an item going into the trash/recyclables, OR make origami from old newspapers).
  3. Research recycling (make a poster/chart of thing you can recycle in your area, OR collect a recyclable for one week).

* – This summary is based off the GSUSA Daisy Handbook activity choices (p. 95-102).

Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Daisy Petal Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

The Petals go on the center of the apron or on the insignia side of the vest – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

GSUSA Information and Details

Promise Center and all Petal requirements are listed in the 2022 Daisy Handbook. See also the Petal Chart (VTK Plan Outlines) from GSofME.

Click to Expand → Other GSUSA Official Resources
  • GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) 1 free (60 min) meeting plan.
    • Mtg 1: Use Resources Wisely: Composting OR Save natural resources, Give item new use OR make newspaper art, AND Make recycling bin craft OR Recycling field trip
    • PDF Resources available on VTK:
      • Energy Quiz
      • New Use Ideas
      • Recycling Words to Know
Click to Expand → Other Non-GSUSA Resources

For More Fun Ideas and Plans


Click Here -> To see information References:

Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.

  • Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Daisy Girl Scout Handbook. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2022.
  • Schroeder, Greta. Daisy the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.

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