Concern about climate change and its effect on the environment has everyone wondering how they can do their part. Though it may seem like a worldwide issue, too widespread to take on alone, the fact is that every little contribution is going in the right direction. Consider a common cleaning routine: a few tweaks, and you will find yourself reducing, reusing and recycling for a better future.
REDUCE: The best thing you could ever do for Mother Nature is make it a priority to reduce or even eliminate the amount of chemicals and waste you generate by tidying up. Not only are the chemicals in your cleaning products harmful for the environment, they could be harmful for your friends and family as well. There are over 17,000 chemical cleaners available for home use, however it’s surprisingly easy and cost effective to mix up your own home made cleaning supplies that really work without any consequences to your health! Ingredients like white vinegar, baking soda, rubbing alcohol and Coca Cola can do anything from disinfecting to unclogging.
REUSE: When doing the daily clean- up it can sometimes feel like you’re making more trash than you’re throwing away. Simple tips like using washable cloths, switching to reusable air fresheners, going back to the broom or even employing old toothbrushes to scrub grout are great eco friendly solutions.
RECYCLE: A good recycling program should be the backbone of any household, business or community; this is because with some organization and a little imagination, almost anything you have can be recycled for the good of the environment. Sure you already collect your old cans and newspaper, but there’s even more you can do including composting your food for use in a future garden, recycling your electronics via a collection program, and disposing of toxic cleaning products the right way.
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