Give Up Plastic and Paper Bags:
Paper or plastic? Neither is a good option. Twelve million barrels of
oil were used to make the 88.5 billion plastic bags used in the US last
year, and about 14 million trees are
cut down each year to produce paper bags. Purchase a few reusable shopping bags and keep them in your car for convenience on your next shopping trip.
Substitute Windex for Homemade Cleaners:
Create
a greener, cleaner home with all-natural, environmentally-friendly
cleaners. Made from ingredients that can already be found in your
pantry, homemade cleaners will save you
money and lessen exposure to chemicals that are unhealthy for both you
and the earth. Lemon is affective against most household germs while
white vinegar cuts grease and removes odors and stains.
Drink More Water:
Did
you know that the earth is made up of 75% water and your body is made
up of 70% water? This is no coincidence. Stay healthy this Earth Day
with Mother Nature’s original refreshment.
If its flavor you crave, opt for an all-natural essence water like
hint. hint
is the best alternative to water because it IS water – with zero
calories, zero sugars, and no artificial flavors or preservatives.
Repurpose Something:
Are you taking on a home renovation or sprucing up your living room
while spring cleaning?
Rather than knocking down another tree for a new coffee table, take
that old one out of the trash and slap on a coat of paint and shiny
hardware for that brand new look. A new handle goes a lot further than
you would think!
Put a Stop to Excess Mail:
Some of us spend hours ripping up our junk mail and throwing away
unread magazines. Save some time and trees by opting-out for
pre-screened credit card offers and cancel magazine
and catalog subscriptions that you don’t read or that have digital
editions.
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