Plant an edible garden: Grow your own salad greens, veggies, and herbs. A garden can help reduce soil erosion and reduce air pollution. Aim to plant a plot that doesn't use a lot of water and tend your garden without using toxic pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Instead, purchase organic and [...]
Choose non-toxic cleaners: Find eco-friendly alternatives to harsh chemical cleaners, which can cause health problems and pollute the environment as well. Several brands of non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products are available at both natural grocery shops and chain stores. Or make your own: Baking soda is a cheap and effective all-purpose [...]
Ban smoking The number one way to combat indoor air pollution is to never let anyone smoke in your home. It has been said that the second hand smoke can cause cancer. By banning smoking in the house you always have a clean smelling home and there are no harmful toxins [...]
Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs: These bulbs - now available to fit many light fixtures - use just a quarter of the electricity of regular incandescent bulbs. Plus, they last up to 10 times longer. Turn off the lights: When you exit a room remember to switch off the [...]
Doing your part to protect the environment once meant separating paper from plastic in your recycling bin and buying organic greens that you carried home in a reusable bag. But these days, there is a lot more you can do to create a green and healthy home. Global warming, soaring [...]
