Eco Green
When we start realizing that YES – the little things make a BIG difference -We would change the way we live. We think about the ONE water bottle we buy everyday. We don’t think about the ONE MILLION other people buying the same bottle. . Sure TV Dinner’s and microwavable meals are GREAT! They are quick and easy! They sure do fill up the garbage can quickly! Imagine the 20 garbage cans on one block! It’s really just like saving pennies! They do add up. If you’d like to find out more about RECYCLING, ORGANIC, ECO & ENVIRONMENTAL friendly choices, Check out some of the following ideas and links ~ The first thing I recommend to EVERYONE is to purchase a copy of the Book, BIG GREEN PURSE and READ IT. Then I encourage you to Go on-line and take the pledge !! Now think about all the chemicals and preservatives you’ve eaten in that quick meal… and we wonder what happen to our skin!
~ START SIMPLE!
You can purchase a few REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS and USE THEM !!
How about - Bio degradable garbage bags? for the kitchen and bath…..
Think about things like the Chocolate and Coffee you buy…..
~ STOP!
before you buy, think about what your buying….. Think, organic, chemical free, eco friendly – Read the labels!
For the grocery store: Download your shoppers guide to pesticides here.
For CANADA’S organic Growing Standards, please visit the following link: http://www.cog.ca/about_organics/organic-standards-and-regulations/
Buy in bulk, reduce packaging waste. Check out this link for 5 ways to reduce food waste.
We have all heard and know the steps to RECYCLE
Have you ever seen a chemical free cabinet? The amount of money you save from buying cleaning chemicals ~ will amaze you!
~ Eco- Friendly Cleaning Recipes
~ GET INVOLVED
Earth hour {March 26}
Earth Day { April 22 – 2011 }
Great site for things to do with Children ~ DLTK’s
Join the Arbor Day Foundation and get 10 trees to plant
OR ~ Sign up for the Great Canadian Shoreline clean up
Carbon Fund ~ Reduce what you can’ offset what you can’t. Learn more about some great projects here! Support renewable energy
