Getting your life greened up can be as simple as incorporating a few of these tips.

Kitchen

Avoid using the microwave whenever possible. you’ll find that reheating things that can go in a pot or skillet heat almost as quickly as it would in a microwave, literally in minutes.

Run the dishwasher only when full and at night. its more efficient and reduces the carbon footprint. Or better yet, go back to the good ol’ fashion method of hand washing. We have a dishwasher but only use it as a dish drain for the dishes we wash. I love it!

Bathroom

To prevent reintroducing germs to the face, use a facecloth only once.

Look up natural recipes to make your own cleaning products. reducing the chemicals you use is a big step toward living green. I make my own comet, bath cleaner, as well as body soap, shampoo, toothpaste, body scrub, and facial toner. All chemical-free!!

Bedroom

The blue light from a phone computer or other electronic device can foster sleeplessness. Learn to unplug in order to wind down and induce more restful and peaceful sleep.

Plastic

Every year plastic bags in the ocean kill 100,000 sea animals. It’s estimated that by 2050, the world’s oceans will contain more plastic than fish.

More than recycling, try to limit the products that you buy in plastic, the average family accumulates on average 1500 plastic bags with 99% needing up in landfills and oceans.

In the US 1500, water bottles are thrown away every second and 500 million plastic straws are discarded daily. We have to do better!

FYI – plastics numbered 1,3,6 or 7 are prone to leaching into food or drinks so drink out of glass whenever possible.

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