I noticed this morning when looking up some things a few new articles of interest regarding "greening" your home...I encourage you all to take a look at these ideas for ways that you too may be able to change some of your habits at home!
How to Green Your Kitchen
MSN now has a whole section on being green
Check them out if you have the chance!
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there are many things you can do in your home to be green...
instead of reaching for paper towels, use rags (this is also a great way to recycle old cotton clothing that's too tired to give away)
you can create some home cleansers; baking soda is a great scrubbing agent, and lemon juice or vinegar makes a great cleanser too. i leave the explanation of these compounds as cleaners to the chemists among us:)
i'm in the process of switching my cleaning products over to more eco-friendly solutions. i've been happy with seventh generation products--i use their liquid dish soap, dishwasher powder, and laundry detergent (which is petroleum free). check out their website for info on this socially responsible company, their products, and to score some free coupons (no, they're not paying me for my endorsement:)
I've also started using Dr. Bronner's all-natural castile soap as a personal cleanser. it's available in many different natural fragrances (i like lavender and peppermint) and is a gentle all-purpose soap. and, the text-heavy bottles are fun to read. you can find this at target, or many natural foods markets.
lastly, another green trick is to buy such products in a larger size to cut down on excess packaging. this does mean spending more money up-front, something i've only recently been in a position to do.
I love reading the Dr. Bronner's bottle! They are so cheerfully wacky. You can also find Dr. Bronner's at Copp's in Manitowoc, should you find yourself dirty and not near a Target.
What I love about the green suggestions Jessica gives is that, with perhaps the exception of the 7th generation products and buying larger size bottles, the "green" alternatives are actually cheaper than the normal cleanser/paper towel routine. It's a nice way to debunk the myth that only those with loads of disposable income can make green changes in their lives.
Every bit counts!!
I thought that the article of going green in the kitchen was very interesting and I never realized how easy it actually was to find the green alternatives to everyday products.
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