By Mary Beth Gonzalez, iVillage.com
In preparation for Earth Day on Tuesday April 22nd, the media has ramped up their coverage of the global climate in crisis and their offering of environmentally-friendly suggestions. As consumers, we should expect a tidal wave of helpful, eco-friendly tips over the next few weeks. As environmentally conscious consumers, what shall we actually do with all this information?
Let's activate our new eco-knowledge by celebrating Green Wednesday on April 23rd. On Green Wednesday, the first day after Earth Day, let it be the first day of a new green resolution - a commitment to "buy-cott" by choosing to buy green products with your green dollars. Everyday we face buying decisions. These can be conscious choices where consumers vote with their purchasing power and choose to buy green, environmentally friendly products instead of their regular choice.
Here are ten simple Green Wednesday solutions to help you get started on a greener path.
Mary Beth Gonzalez iVillage.com Please join my Going Green group and read my Green Blog
In preparation for Earth Day on Tuesday April 22nd, the media has ramped up their coverage of the global climate in crisis and their offering of environmentally-friendly suggestions. As consumers, we should expect a tidal wave of helpful, eco-friendly tips over the next few weeks. As environmentally conscious consumers, what shall we actually do with all this information?
Let's activate our new eco-knowledge by celebrating Green Wednesday on April 23rd. On Green Wednesday, the first day after Earth Day, let it be the first day of a new green resolution - a commitment to "buy-cott" by choosing to buy green products with your green dollars. Everyday we face buying decisions. These can be conscious choices where consumers vote with their purchasing power and choose to buy green, environmentally friendly products instead of their regular choice.
Here are ten simple Green Wednesday solutions to help you get started on a greener path.
- Try natural, fluoride-free and sodium lauryl sulfate-free toothpaste (I like: Kiss My Face's Wake Up with organic aloe vera)
- Order organic coffee for your daily Starbucks fix (I drink their Tazo Organic Chai tea)
- Take mass transit instead of driving to work
- Reach for organic, hormone and antibiotic-free milk (I recommend Organic Valley)
- Buy a few reusable grocery bags (my favorites: Envirosac and Ecobags)
- Treat yourself to ecocentric, natural body care products (I'm addicted to Pangea Organics who has a 20% discount offer for April at their online store)
- Purchase safe, effective non-toxic cleaning supplies (I suggest you start with Shaklee's Get Clean Starter Kit)
- Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs (I use GE Energy Smart)
- Toss the take-out dinner and try organic, natural, ready to cook meals (we enjoy Amy's Kitchen vegetarian meals)
- Slumber in safe, organic bamboo bedding (we love Gaiam products)
Mary Beth Gonzalez iVillage.com Please join my Going Green group and read my Green Blog
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