Do Your Part

We all want to play our part in making the earth a better place, but many of us don’t know where to start. Here are a few simple tips that require very little effort on your part, but will have an enormous effect on the environment.

• USE REUSABLE BAGS- An estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year. Check out stylish options such as Baggus and Envirosax and make a statement while you’re doing your part to save the planet.
• BUY LOCAL AND ORGANIC FOOD- Most food travels over 1500 miles from “farm to fork”. Buying locally grown food reduces the energy spent on food shipping. Organic farmers also use less fossil fuel and release fewer greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere.
• DITCH BOTTLED WATER- Although most plastic bottles are recylable, the first “R” of the “3 R’s” (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) is to Reduce! Switch from single use plastic water bottles to a SIGG bottle or a Kleen Kanteen.
• USE NATURAL CLEANSERS- Traditional cleaning products are loaded with toxic chemicals that are horrible for you and for the environment. Make the switch to eco-friendly products offered by companies such as Method, Seventh Generation and Begley’s Best.
• WALK, BIKE, TAKE THE BUS- We all know how much toxic air pollutants are emitted from our cars. Limit your time spent in your car and take the time to use other forms of transportation such as walking, biking, public transportation etc.