7 Little Musts for a Greener Life
Posted
Friday, June 13, 2008 4:46 PM
Suddenly it seems like everyone is going green, so if you’ve been doing the eco-living thing for a while you may be feeling the need to up the ante. After all, when all of your formerly shallow, materialistic friends are suddenly bringing their own bags to the supermarket and using Seventh Generation cleaning products those moves don’t feel as virtuous as they used to, right? If you’re looking for new ways to feel greener than thou, I’ve got some suggestions for you . .
Okay, I am kidding, mostly. This is just a list of cool eco items I’ve discovered recently that can help you green every little corner of your existence (if your friends are impressed, that’s just a bonus). I discovered a number of them at a new “green general store” called Green and Greener, which also has a website.
Further hand soap: Sure, that nontoxic, biodegradable soap you’re using now is nice, but this stuff is also recycled from biofuel byproducts.
Organic cotton catnip mouse: Making your feline friend’s eco-paw print even tinier.
Organic cotton swabs: Even the tiny tools you use to apply eye makeup and sweep out your ears can be earth-friendly.
Rechargeable batteries: Swap alkaline batteries (which contain metals and toxic chemicals) for rechargeable ones, which last (almost) forever and are easier to recycle.
Organic loofahs: Smooth your rough spots with scrubbers that are organically grown, colored with veggie dyes and compost-able.
Nontoxic rubber duckie: Make bath time lots of fun the green way, with a toy duck that’s made of natural latex, phthalate-free and colored with nontoxic paints.
Organic lollipops: Even your totally unnecessary indulgences can be good for Mama Earth.
What new green products are you loving lately?
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Nest Celeste
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