Spread The News!

It's so nice to hear about people becoming more conscious about their environmental impact. It is even nicer to meet people who have been doing it for years and have great tips to share! Here is some from my new friend Melanie I have been fortunate enough to meet through this very blog!

1. For wrapping gifts, i use fabric remnants with safety pins.

2. Instead of plastic sandwich bags i use either vegetable waxed parchment paper sandwich bags, or my fav is wrap-n-mats they are cloth w/ a plastic lining that you fold around a sandwich, veggies, etc and then secure w/ a velcro closure (very durable and easy to wash..i've tossed mine in the laundry)

3. "Flor" carpet squares for an eco conscious, versatile, and easy to clean area rug

4. Going veg saves approx 487 lbs of CO2 per person per year...buy organic and local, and this number is even greater

5. Garbage bags: this one has taken some time, but I found natural value makes an "eco safe" bag that is green in color but sturdier than the corn based biodegradable ones (i used those for a bit, but at the end of the week, when i went to take my garabage out, the bottom of the bag would fall out..kinda defeats the purpose, you know?) ....so these natural value eco safe ones are epi certified and are degradable..

6. In addition to buying local, look for non GMO products (especially rice, soy, and corn products), and/or buy organic or transitional...also, there are some great companies that have very strict practices (non GMO, no chemical fertilizers or pesticides) but do not have the paperwork to certify them organic ...it takes some diligence, but it's an easy thing to explore at your local farmers' market)

Hope this gets you greenies motivated! Thanks for the wonderful tips! Keep them coming :)

Keep It Clean!
GB