Practice GREEN Habits and Rituals Daily
Green purchases may not be so green!
The labels “All Natural”, “Eco-friendly”, “Green” and “Sustainable” unfortunately are often just marketing ploys.
To sell more products, companies often link their goods with consumers’ desires ~ thus causing us to be mislead.
QUESTIONS TO ASK TO DETERMINE IF A PRODUCT WE PUT INTO OUR BODY IS
A HEALTHY GREEN CHOICE
- Does the label include warnings such as “caution” or “use in a well-ventilated area”?
- Is the packaging easily recyclable?
- Does the label carry an independent, third-party verification of the product’s “green” claims?
- Does the label indicate a high level of fructose-corn syrup making it less than “natural”?
- Does the package contain genetically modified foods?
- Does the product contain added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances like pesticides and fertilizers?
WHAT ABOUT PRODUCTS WE PUT ON OUR BODY?
European countries have banned more than 1,000 chemical substances from use in cosmetics, but the FDA’s list is fewer than 12 substances for products we use on our hair, nails and skin.
- Clearly, the most TOXIC ingredients are: 1.triclosan, 2.toluene, 3.phthalates, and 4.formaldehyde
- http://www.EWG , the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database is an excellent guide
GREEN CLEANING
Home cleaning products that carry the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice label helps to make safer choices for you and the family, as well as the environment.
THEN THERE ARE THE OLD FASHIONED REMEDIES GRANDMA ALWAYS USED ~
they were NATURAL, CHEAP, & EFFECTIVE, even if they were not called GREEN then.
- Lemon juice dissolves soap scum
- Vinegar cleans and freshens
- Baking soda absorbs odors
- Herbal Extracts can boost the cleaning power & provide a wonderful aroma
ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS TO GREEN UP YOUR LIFE
- select sustainable seafood and marine-based supplements
- The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch on-line guide provides information on farm-raised and wild-caught seafood. http://www.SeafoodWatch.org ‘
- Consider resealable glass containers for storing leftovers to cut down on plastic containers and plastic wraps
- Shop for locally produced products to reduce the effects of cross country trucking
PRACTICE GREEN HABITS & RITUALS EVERY DAY
to protect your health and Mother Earth!
Need help? Contact Nadine today for a consultation or one of her many classes.
