I will be green
Eco-friendly information
All of us have few things that always we take with us before leaving home : Keys, handyphone and wallet are the commoners and depending of the season many other items are added to the list like hat, gloves, sweater. Most people unfortunately forget about some things they should carry on so can be as green as possible and will make you feel not only greener but happier, healthier, smarter and will help you save money:
-Travel Mug : replace your reusable water bottle with a travel mug to reduce the number of cups, lids, and sleeves that finish in recycling facilities.
-Umbrella: Why buying umbrellas in the urderground at cheap price, just with the first blow of wind they get broken and finish into the street baskets. Why hailing a taxi just because you went out without the umbrella?. Get a small folding umbrella always with you just in case the weatherman get things wrong.
-Handkerchiefs: fabric handkerchiefs are coming back among eco-friendly people. You can also use them for a mild case of sniffles or moderate season allergies.
- Reusable Bags: Most green-minded people have a reusable bag on hand for improvised shopping. When rain, snow knocks again into our lives, one or two extra bags can help to keep save delicate purchases, specially when we start buying gifts for Holidays for Christmas they are useful to avoid and say no to all shops that stuff you with many small plastic bags.
-Natural Hand Sanitizer :While getting into the flu season, the best defense is a good offense. When you’re using public transit and opening doors in buildings, a natural hand sanitizer may be a good idea. There are lots of recipes available on the net, here some :
°In a small dispenser bottle, combine: 1 tsp. aloe vera gel + 2 drops each of cinnamon, clove, rosemary and eucalyptus essential oils + 5 drops lemon, grapefruit or orange oil + distilled water to top.
°In a small dispenser bottle, combine: A few drops each of cinnamon, eucalyptus and lemon essential oils + sweet almond oil to top . ( for people who are allergic to aloe vera)
You can also give your contribute to the worldfollowing these 10 simple steps :
1. Buy organic food when possible. Start with milk, vegetables and fruit.
Check out the ingredients and get information about the ones with less pesticides.
2. Try to buy local foods – shop at local markets where local farmers display their products. Reduce your carbon footprint and the distance food travels.
3.Recycle at home and at work.
It’s easy, it’s fun and all the family can participate. You will love it too, because there will be less trash to take out. If you don’t know how to get started, check with your local city’s recycling office. Google your city and recycling and you’re sure to come up with a plan to get started right away. Build up your creativity : Recycled containers can also become fun art projects for your children.
4.No more Plastic. Choose paper instead of plastic (your next step will be reusable containers and bags, especially when doing shopping take yours in Juta if possible)
5. Stop car idling. If possible use your bicycle or public transportation. Save gas and eliminate awful fumes!
6.Switch to toxin-free, biodegradable household cleaning agents for kitchen and bath.
Start with your hand-soaps, then go to bathroom cleaners and laundry detergents. This step may help the allergy sufferers in your home, office or school.
7.Turn off the lights and other heavy energy users when not in use. Avoid to leave the TV and other devices in stand by ( red light), it is better you switch them off. You will see how your bill will be reduced.
8. Heating and cooling can add up to 45% of your utility bill. Set temp lower in winter andchange furnace filters monthly.
9.Conserve Water!!! Begin by turning the water off while brushing your teeth. Once you’ve beeb specialized in this step, try cutting down your length of time for showers.
10.Take it Easy! Don’t get overwhelmed with trying to become perfectly green! Every change counts and points you in the right direction.