Recycling Green Moms

More and more people these days are realizing the benefits of “going green.” Green living is a simple way in which every individual can do their part to help our society have less of an impact on the environment and help our society prosper in ways that will keep our habitat clean and tenable for generations to come.

The chemical products that most of us use every day are, in fact, not very good for our environment. Do you ever think about what happens to all these substances once they get dumped down the drain? They all get dumped somewhere and more often than not they have some sort of side effect on environment around them. The good news is that there are green alternatives to just about every chemical compound that you use every day. 

For shower and tile cleaning, try using Seventh Generation’s Shower Cleaner or Method Tub n’ Tile Cleaner. Both products are eco-friendly, not tested on animals, and bereft of any harsh chemicals produced in labs.

A good, “green” way to control odors around the house is to use EcoDiscoveries’ AirZyme Air and Fabric Deodorizer.  This spray is made only with key, natural enzymes that break down odor molecules, instead of simply covering them up with various chemical smells.

When it comes to cleaning the toilet, Seventh Generation once again has a great green alternative available. Their toilet bowl cleaner smells great, does the job, and is only made with plant-derived substances.

When it comes to recycling, make sure that you take part in your municipality’s recycling program. Also, make sure that your family actively recycles everything that it possibly can. Though everybody knows that aluminum cans may be recycled, cardboard, glass, plastic bottles and paper can also all be recycled as well. Once you fully embrace recycling, expect to reduce the amount of trash you produce by 50%.

The best way to make sure that your family is doing all that it can, especially in larger families, is to have one or two people in the home be in charge of recycling. This person or persons is on charge of making sure that everyone recycles. They should be familiar with what can and cannot be recycled and be willing to keep an eye on the trash to make sure that nothing is going to waste. This can be a fun and exciting job for kids with an eye for detail.

You also want to make certain that you don’t simply throw out your yard clippings with your general trash. Yard clippings produce gasses that can cause major problems for landfills and should therefore be deposited in a special yard waste can if your municipality provides one. If that is not an option, your yard clippings (as well as appropriate fruit and vegetable kitchen waste) can be used to make excellent compost if you have a flower or vegetable garden. Simply place them in a compost pile ina corner of your yard or buy a composter that can easily contain it all in one place. You can then draw from your compost whenever you need mulch or soil for planting.

These are some great ways and great healthy products for you to try when you begin your green journey. You will feel great about even one little change you make in your home for you and your family.