Is the changing weather wreaking havoc on your complexion? Try products made with eco-friendlier ingredients and avoid the harsh chemicals. The cosmetics industry has only screened about 11% of the 10,500 ingredients in personal care products for safety, so opt for less questionable ingredients. You can use tea tree and willow bark to spot-treat breakouts, and look for products that contain fruit hydroxyl. You’ll have fabulous skin and a GREEN conscience!
Archive for October, 2009
TIP for Monday October 26th, 2009
October 26, 2009TIP for Friday October 23rd, 2009
October 23, 2009Thinking about hiring a cleaning service. Whether its around the
office or your homeŠhire a green cleaning company that uses
eco-cleaning products or non toxic cleaning chemicals. The EPA says
indoor air pollution is usually 2-5 times worse than outdoor air
pollution, and harsh cleaning chemicals contribute. Plus a study found
that 6 out of 100 cleaners get sick just from the products they use.
And of course those chemical all end up in the environment.
TIP for Thursday October 22nd, 2009
October 23, 2009Get organic under the covers and sweet GREEN dreams. If you’re in the
market for new sheets look for ones made out of organic cotton.
Non-organic cotton farming uses more pesticides than any other crop.
Whether you’re on a budget or you’re looking for solids, stripes,
patterns, flannel or sateen, you’ll find organic sheets to suit you
that will be less harmful to the environment.
TIP for Wednesday October 21 2009
October 23, 2009This weekends weather is going to have you stuck inside. Looking for
some fun activities for the little ones? Let them create some GREEN
masterpieces! Just make sure you use eco friendly art supplies. Up to
36 billion pounds of toxic acrylic polymer solvents, found in many
traditional art supplies, are produced each year. Plus, many standard
art supplies emit asthma-inducing chemicals. Look for ones that don’t
contain ammonia, formaldehyde, or turpentine, especially since
supplies can sometimes end up in kids’ mouths.
TIP for Tuesday October 20th, 2009
October 23, 2009Winter is almost upon usŠtime to put that summer wardrobe away and
pull out the winter one! But how many of your summer outfits stayed in
the closet all summer? Maybe time for fall cleaning! If you haven’t
worn something in a year you probably won’t wear it again. Instead of
tossing those unwanted threads have a clothing exchange party with
your friends. Invite your friends, coworkers, and family up and tell
then to bring their unwanted clothes then everyone exchanges items.
Everyone benefits. You’re able to get cool new clothes for free, save
the landfills, and have a party with your friends!
TIP for Monday October 19th, 2009
October 23, 2009Here’s something simple you can do to be GREEN. Drive less. Driving is
the most polluting thing we do: burning gasoline – or any other fossil
fuel – releases pollutants that cause smog, global warming and water
pollution. Of course no one is suggesting you park your car
permanently, just drive LESS. Combine several errands into a single
trip, take a minute before you leave home to plan multiple errands and
map out your route. Start using public transit as much as possible.
Leave the car at home if you can get there by walking, cycling or
taking the bus or subway.
TIP for Thursday October 15th, 2009
October 23, 2009The Microwave…more than just for warming up food. Have you ever tried
to cook with it? Microwaves save both time and carbon. They use about
60-90% less energy than a conventional cooktop or oven. It might take
some practice, but you can learn to cook almost anything in the
microwave. Some people even use the microwave to make bread and cakes!
Log on to for tips how to cook and microwave recipes
http://www.microwavecookingforone.com
TIP for Wednesday October 14th, 2009
October 23, 2009Do you love the one wipe cleanup? I know it seems more convenient but
its not eco-friendly. Save cash and lower your eco-impact by ditching
the one wipe habit. Clean up with reusable cloths and natural
cleaners. Microfiber dusting cloths and mops naturally attract dust
and dirt and can be washed and reused, instead of thrown in landfills.
Look for natural cleaners, they are safer and use fewer non renewable
resources. Re-use old clothes like T-shirts and socks and try
moistening them lightly in a olive oil and vinegar solution to dust
around the house. It works great on wood!
TIP for Tuesday October 13th, 2009
October 23, 2009Make Halloween GREEN. Instead of buying a Halloween costume that you
or your children will wear once and throw away, make your own costumes
from old clothes and other items you already have around the house.
Send your kids out trick or treating with reusable bags like cloth or
canvas shopping bags, or even pillowcases. These are all eco-friendly
alternatives to paper or plastic bags, or to the molded plastic
jack-o-lanterns PLUS they are more durable.
TIP for Wednesday October 7th, 2009
October 23, 2009Want to save energy when cooking? Don’t preheat the ovenŠunless you’re
baking. Meats and veggies don’t need it. When you preheat an oven,
you’re spending a lot of energy to heat up a small amount of air. That
hot air then goes out when you open the door to put in the food.
Preheating can really waste energy if you turn on the oven before you
start doing food prep, leaving it running on empty for half an hour
or more. Some other ways to save energy while cooking; Dont open the
oven door to peek at your food while it cooks, and turn off your oven
a short time before the food is done. It will retain its heat as long
as you don’t open the door.
