Go green when you clean...
Say “bye-bye” to plastic baggies...
Many already know the earth-friendly benefits of reusable grocery bags. Now, there's an easy way to cut down on plastic bags at home, too. Beeswax food storage wraps are a reusable and sustainable option for storing produce or packing lunches.
Drink filtered water...
instead of bottled water. Thankfully, people are realizing the unnecessary cost and waste involved in bottled water when home-filtered water is just as clean. (If you need water on the go, get a stylish reusable water bottle.)
Recycle, and follow your local rules...
so you don’t inadvertently ruin the whole batch. It’s a myth that what you put into the recycling bin goes into the landfill, and the energy and raw materials that are saved by recycling are significant.
If possible, borrow things...
that you might only use occasionally, like an extension ladder or power washer. We all seem to be plagued by too much stuff. One of the best things we can do for the environment is to avoid buying unnecessary things.
Leave your shoes at the door...
This is no longer just for Asian cultures. It’s becoming more of the norm in the U.S., too, because it keeps unsanitary bacteria, toxins and dirt from being spread throughout the house.
Add some air-filtering plants...
like philodendrons, peace lilies and English ivy into your decor. They’re not only super trendy and good for your health, but will help set a friendly atmosphere while reducing indoor air pollutants.
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Meet the expert.
A pioneer in the sustainable business world, Jen Boulden is a green-living expert who’s appeared on Good Morning America, Martha Stewart and more, and been a spokesperson for brands that are “doing well by doing good.” Today, she lives with her family in Santa Barbara county, helps create brands with meaning for clients, and serves as the executive director for her family farm that supports sustainable meat & dairy farming (AnavoFarm.org).
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