Writer/Producer: Rosie Emery
More and more families are adopting greener lifestyles, helping them save money while providing their children with plenty of opportunities for lifelong learning. Growing a food garden, hanging out the laundry and packing lunch boxes with re-usable containers are just some of the ways in which Cathy Chestnut helps her family members reduce their carbon footprint.
Household cleaning products and laundry detergents are often cited as the culprits contributing to excess levels of phosphorous and nitrogen in waterways. There are some easy ways to make your own cleaning products that are non-toxic and effective for general cleaning purposes.
Responsible disposal of hazardous household waste is crucial to keeping ground water uncontaminated. Many local municipalities are now providing drop-off centers for many of these products.
Resources:
The following websites provide some good ideas for Green cleaning products: http://www.versatilevinegar.org/usesa...
http://www.gomestic.com/Home/Cleaning...
http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_so...
Hazardous Household Waste:
Lee County Solid Waste Division
http://www3.leegov.com/solidwaste/
Collier County Solid Waste Division
http://www.colliergov.net/Index.aspx?...
www.earth911.com
Naples Botanical Garden
http://www.naplesgarden.org/
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