Doing my part to save the environment

The other day I was cleaning and thought about can one person really make a difference? So I worked out how much plastic I am saving the environment by re using my cleaning spray bottles. Since the cleaning products I use are concentrated, I just add water and I re use the same bottle over and over. Me, just myself I have saved 75 plastic bottles just in 12 months alone! That is amazing...so lets put this into a bigger perspective...in 10 years that would be 750 less plastic bottles going to the landfills! WOW! One person does make a difference...

Lets go more global..it is estimated there are about 935,000 households in Orange County California, so if each household switched to green products we could save about 70 Billion plastic bottles in just 12 months! That's a lot of plastic! Common everyone...get on the bandwagon!

Did you know?

Did you know....The EPA reports that toxic chemicals in our home are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than outside air pollution. The EPA also reports that toxic chemicals in household cleaners cause women working at home to have a 55% HIGHER cancer risk than women working outside the home.

I am happy to report there is no bleach in my home! Anytime I need to disinfect I reach for my Natural Thyme & Citrus cleaner. Its great for killing all viruses and the smell won't harm my children. 

 

Is Your Home a Healthy Home?

I love to ask people I meet this question...do you know if your home is a healthy home? Most people don't know the answer! I certainly didn't know either until I started doing my own research.  Here is an alarming thought:

"Asthma, allergies, cancer and a range of maladies from skin irritations to fatigue and behavior problems can be directly linked to chemicals in the household." 

This is one of many reasons I have decided to not just go "green" with my cleaning products but help others to do the same! Stay tuned for more....