Make Every Day an Earth Day!

green i am — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:12:00 GMT

Busy schedules, overwhelming information, marketing gimmicks and more preventing you from taking steps to “green” your routine. Or just paralyzed by all the choices? Because let's face it, even products that call themselves green and/or natural, usually aren't. And where do you start? Good news- here you’ll discover 5 easy steps to help you “green” your routine. And let’s face it - times are tougher than ever. Money is tighter than it has been. These are all the more reasons to go green. True, it’s good for the planet, but did you know it can also save you a huge amount of money down the road? So, here are a few back–to-basics tips to help get you going: · It’s a simple equation, Use Less = Spend Less! You pay less per use with concentrated cleaners. For example, a 16oz bottle of Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate alone can make:-214 bottles of ready-to-use all-purpose cleaner (less than 3 cents/16 oz)-the equivalent of more than 5,000 bottles of ready-to-use window cleaner (less than 1cent/16 oz)-36 bottles of ready-to-use degreaser (less than 33 cents/16 oz)Talk about using less and spending less!· Run your dishwasher. It can actually help the environment while saving you time and preserving your manicure! Many studies show that dishwashers actually use less water than dishes by hand and you can save a ton of water, energy and money by only running the dishwasher when it’s full – especially if it’s Energy Star-approved. Throw in a concentrated, phosphate free detergent such as Get Clean Automatic Dish Wash Concentrate - that is so powerful a pre-rinse isn’t required, and you earn extra eco-warrior points.· Bulk shopping is good for the environment because it reduces packaging and waste plus it means less trips to the market and less gas used so you save money. For example, I like shopping for nuts at Earthfare or quinoa at Costco.· Rather than going through rolls of paper towels, cut up old t-shirts and towels for cleaning rags. If DIY isn’t your cup of tea, try microfiber cleaning cloths. They are ridiculously absorbent and can be washed and reused hundreds of times.· Use rechargeable batteries. Investing in rechargeable batteries can save you some money over time. In general, the less you rely on single-use, disposable items, the less money you’ll burn through. In honor of Mother Earth and our kiddos, may you successfully implement these simple and easy back-to–basics tips.

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Make Every Day an Earth Day!