It's a scary, chemical polluted world out there; one that my son, Kellan, will one day have to venture out into. I intend to make his world a little greener by taking easy, little baby steps.


Monday, July 4, 2011

A Little List

Happy 4th everyone!

Today's issue will be short and sweet, because Kellan & I are going out with my mother to celebrate! Park & fireworks :)

So here's a small list of quick little switches you can make towards a greener lifestyle:

- This may seem like common sense, but WALK WHERE EVER YOU CAN! Other green blogs might encourage you to purchase an eco-friendly car, but as much as I'd love to do that (and love for everyone else to, as well), I know that it's just not in the cards for some of us. So for a more realistic switch, realize and embrace the fact that your greatest source of transportation is your own two feet! Walking, biking, roller blading, whatever your pick. Walk to close destinations; not only does it save you gas money, but cutting your vehicle emissions helps the planet!


- I mentioned this in the previous blog, but SWITCH TO REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS! How many lots like THIS do you see on a daily basis?
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Regardless of how good you are about properly recycling plastic bags, they often still wind up caught in trees, clogging gutters, dirtying our streets. This is harmful to our planet and wildlife and there aren't enough clean up projects running. Reusable shopping bags cost about $1 at most places. Buy one each shopping trip and pretty soon, you'll no longer need to use plastic!


- You'll hear me say this a bajillion times, but SWITCH TO ORGANIC! Organic is the way to go. By purchasing non-organic and GMO foods, you're funding the people who are poisoning our food and making us sick and adding to the cycle. Make the switch and if enough people do it, with a higher demand for organic foods the cost will become lower and lower.


- Do your research! Nowadays, I research anything I plan on purchasing. You'd be surprised how many green options are out there for you!


-If you are a gardener, STOP USING PESTICIDES AND MIRACLE GROW IN YOUR GARDENS! These chemicals are known to be harmful and there is a much cheaper way to keep your plants healthy and bountiful- used coffee grounds! Stop throwing away the grounds after you're done brewing. Keep them and spread them around your plants. It saves you money, room in your garbage can and is much better for the Earth! Did you know that Starbucks has a program where they save their grounds and leave bags of them for customers to take home to their gardens? GO STARBUCKS! ;)


- Most of all- think. Re-imagine things. You can come up with your own solutions for around the home and cutting down your footprint. There are plenty of resources that help make a green conversion simple!

Lastly, here are some links for you!

Disney Offers Green Tips!
Treehugger.com offers a plethora of info!
Organic Farming Movement
ReUseIt.com!


Enjoy the fireworks! :)