Do you do your part to live an eco-friendly lifestyle? How many checks do you get from the list below?
- I recycle paper, cans, and glass
- I drive a hybrid or electric car
- I buy organic food
- I have reduced the chemicals in my life
- I consume less water and electricity than before
Not too many of us are eco-saints and can honestly say they do all five from the list above. The trends on recycling are great, many people are moving to hybrid cars and organic food but there has not been as much progress with reducing the amount of chemicals, water, and electricity we consume.
Are you thinking “I don’t consume chemicals”? Let’s review some of the common chemicals we consume in our daily life:
- Fertilizer for your lawn is about as bad as it gets, start using an organic fertilizer. This is a big one!
- House-hold cleaners can be a detriment to your indoor air quality and our environment. Have you switched to eco-friendly cleaners that are not toxic to you or the water supply they enter?
- Have you made steps to reduce your water consumption? Try looking into a tankless water heater which saves water and lowers your utility bill.
