We Recycle for Earth Day: Green Cleaning, Water
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 04.22.08
Collin did such a fine job of putting together our Earth Day posts last year that we decided to practice what we preach, conserve energy, and recycle them.
Cleaning products are everywhere in our homes, and get everywhere when we use them; on our dishes, countertops, floors, hands...the list goes on and on. They're so pervasive that we follow this general rule: if you don't want it on your skin or in your body, don't use it. Thankfully, there is a large (and growing ever larger) contingent of green cleaning products, strategies and ideas to help you keep your house clean and green. ::Getting Ready for Earth Day: Green Cleaning
We've covered water on two occasions before in our Earth Day guides, and today we'll concentrate on being smart with the water we drink. ::Getting Ready for Earth Day: Save Water When You Drink
I just use vinegar and Baking soda.
It's cheap too.
For Dish soap, I use Dr. Brommer's Peppermint.
My current DW detergent is ecover and my Laundry detergent is ECOS. I love ECOS, but lately, I can't find it anywhere! SCARY!
I just use vinegar and Baking soda.
It's cheap too.
For Dish soap, I use Dr. Brommer's Peppermint.
My current DW detergent is ecover and my Laundry detergent is ECOS. I love ECOS, but lately, I can't find it anywhere! SCARY!
There are so many great green cleaners out there. Of course, there are the few that are totally greenwashed too...so you've got to make sure you're looking out for that.
I currently use Dr. Bronner's Magic Liquid Organic Soap for washing my dishes (and my hands). I also have really been liking the Biokleen Spray and Wipe Cleaner. Vinegar and baking soda are excellent too, but I can't lie...I'm a little lazy and sometimes it's just easier to get something pre-made.