Being green is cool these days, meaning lots of people have made the obvious lifestyle changes like recycling and using less nasty chemicals around the house. But there are some not-so-obvious changes that are easy to neglect - as they don’t immediately brand you as a ”hip” green person. If every0ne who has taken the first steps would continue to “green” their lives, the impact would be major.
What are some of these steps? First of all, although there are some green dry cleaners out there (Ecolav in Brickell being my absolute favorite)- lugging the dry cleaning to and fro adds to your carbon footprint. Advances in fabric technology means there are many wonderful new suits out there that are actually machine washable. And “green” laundry detergents are all the ‘rage” these days.
Secondly, green plants clear the air by absorbing carbon dioxide. Add a few plants to your home or office, they will brighten your day as well as help to purify the air around you.
Ladies, did you know of the toxic terror soaking into your skin right this very moment? Be sure to check the labels on your favorite cosmetics and do some research to see if any of the ingredients are made from petroleum products. You will be amazed at how many have really nasty stuff in them. It is a welcoming surprise to see how many green cosmetic companies are starting to pop up. Even Sephora has jumped in on the bandwagon with a “green” cosmetics page on their site.
When you go to wash your car, search a little harder and find a green, waterless car wash. This helps conserve our water resources and keeps nasty detergents from being washed into the earth as well. In fact, your car stays clean longer too, which means you’ll clean less and spend less!
These changes may seem small, but they are like ripples in a stream that get larger and larger over time. Being green is not just a fad - if you truly care about the earth, it becomes a total way of life.
June 5th, 2010 at 5:04 am
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