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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Clean Home. Clean Streams. Clean Conscience.

Our  bodies endure a lot every day; we subject them to fast foods, polluted  air; hence, we should work hard to ensure the toxins in the environment  don’t affect us. Switching to more eco-friendly practice means taking a personal stand to be part of the change to achieve green living. 

We  buy products in packages which we often empty in the landfills.  Likewise, many of the things we use come from the factories that burn  air-polluting fuels. In this case, going green is about what and how we  produce, use, and dispose of our products. It involves having a stand to  care for the environment and contributing less to its destruction. Going  green means caring for the environment by making a deliberate effort to  be part of the change. 


It is about limiting your footprint on the  environment and also encouraging others to follow your example. However,  note that going green is not limited to recycling, but living a  sustainable lifestyle. Going green is about making small adjustments in  your daily life to achieve this goal. 

How going green impacts our body, mind, and relationships

A stressful environment causes anxiety which in turn elevates blood  pressure, muscle tension, and heart rate and going green reverses these  impacts. A natural environment is a stress reliever, it heals and makes  you feel better emotionally and contributes to your physical well-being.  It helps us cope with pain. This is because trees, water, plants and  other natural elements distract us from pain and discomfort.


A stressful environment causes anxiety which in turn elevates blood  pressure, muscle tension, and heart rate and going green reverses these  impacts. A natural environment is a stress reliever, it heals and makes  you feel better emotionally and contributes to your physical wellbeing.  It helps us cope with pain. This is because trees, water, plants and  other natural elements distract us from pain and discomfort.


A green environment helps us to connect with others. People who have green space around their homes build more relationships and are concerned about supporting each other. Such also lowers  aggression, violence, and street crime between people meaning a better  capacity to cope with the daily demands. To go green stirs up feelings  that connect us to others and our environment.The  decisions we make impact the environment in more ways than one. Taking  into consideration the environmental factors touching on waste and  natural resources in decision making can make a difference when looking  at the broader picture. Going green is a process that doesn’t happen  overnight; it takes small steps which eventually pay off once you adapt  to more green-living practices. 

The impact our decisions make in the environment

We  must make thoughtful decisions about the environment since they can  have permanent effects. Such are essential for the current and future  well-being of the people. The decisions should hinge on the standards we  need to set for air and water quality, how much and how fast should  greenhouse gas emissions be reduced to minimize global climate, what we  need to do to protect biodiversity and preserve ecological processes.


All  critical environmental management and policy choices we make have a  broad range of effects. For instance, decisions about land use can  impact the environment in many different ways. It could impact on the  quality of air or local water, wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration,  and the potential for flooding. Likewise, decisions on the limits of  greenhouse gases or emissions of air pollutants can affect a broad range  of socioeconomic and environmental concerns. When  addressing these issues, you must weigh the benefits and costs in all  dimensions. In most cases, the stakes are higher; hence, the people and  their government must think of the environmental implications in their  decision-making processes. They must follow standard operating practices  including existing legislative mandates to preserve the environment.

Why we should change our habits and pay attention to our choices

Making  environmental decisions can seem tricky at first. However, by changing  our habits and just paying more attention to our choices, we can make a  difference. If one individual chooses to throw a recyclable plastic  bottle in the garbage instead of giving it away for recycling, it is no  big deal, however, when millions of people do the same, it becomes a big  issue. The  act might look small, but that’s one way, people’s small actions that  seem unimportant affect the environment on a larger scale. We all can  choose whether or not to recycle, take a bus to work or buy cars that  pollute the environment less. All these are personal decisions that will impact the environment in a big way.Every choice we make has consequences;  hence, it pays to think through before we can. We must ask ourselves  whether the habits we engage in are good for our environment and our  health. We must think how those choices will affect the world for  generations to come. 

How this change affects our relationship with ourselves and the world around us

Going  green creates a healthy living environment and also improves lifestyle.  For this reason, we must make a commitment towards living a green life  which requires collaborating with others, planning and some creativity.  The process begins with an individual making a decision that affects  others at work, school, community or home. Our actions can encourage  other people like our friends and family to go green too, which is a  major step in achieving environmental goals.Likewise,  your behavior can influence other people’s decisions. Therefore, teach  them about the perks of Eco-friendly practices — leading by example. If  we embrace these changes, we’ll live in harmony with our neighbors,  family, and friends. It will give us satisfaction, peace of mind, and  elevate our consciousness level knowing that we are part of the change. 

Why Natural Cleaning Products Are Better for Your Home, Family, & the Environment

 Why use natural cleaning products? From environmental to health issues,  here are 7 reasons that outline the benefits of Eco-friendly cleaners. 

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Are Safer for the Environment

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Are Safer for the Environment

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Are Safer for the Environment

Many cleaning chemicals are known to cause environmental damage from the seemingly innocuous sodium lauryl sulfate (which is toxic to aquatic life) to phthalates (which have been linked to reproductive health issues in animals).

The EPA recommends eco-friendly cleaning products that are biodegradable, non-toxic, and low in volatile organic compounds (e.g. glycol esters, limonene, hydrocarbons).  

They Often Save Resources

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Are Safer for the Environment

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Are Safer for the Environment

Instead of buying a basketful of products to clean your kitchen, bathroom, toilets, showers, sinks, and windows, many natural cleaning manufacturers produce multi-use cleaners to cut down on unnecessary waste and space. 

For example, there are some Eco-friendly Multi-Surface Cleaners available in a 7x concentrated formula. Simply add water to your original bottle to save money, energy, and plastic:

Compared to bottles, refills are another fantastic way to save money (20% per ounce) while cutting plastic, water, and energy output by 90%. In under seven years, these refills have helped save more than 200 tons of plastic from entering the environment. 

Natural Cleaning Products Contain Fewer Allergens

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Are Safer for the Environment

Natural Cleaning Products Contain Fewer Allergens

Conventional cleaning products often contain allergens or irritants that can cause respiratory or sinus irritation. 

That’s why it's important to find a company that will never to use chemicals that can cause allergic reactions like: 

  Perfumes & synthetic fragrances

  Ammonia

  Soy

  Gluten

  Caustics 

  Formaldehyde 

  Chlorine

  Bleach 

  Dyes

  Sulfates

Natural Cleaning Products Are Often Cruelty-Free

Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Are Gentler on Sensitive Skin

Natural Cleaning Products Contain Fewer Allergens

Most natural cleaning companies strive to create sustainable, Eco-friendly cleaners. Animal testing clearly goes against that goal, and we applaud many of our competitors who have also taken a stand against animal testing. 

Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Are Gentler on Sensitive Skin

Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Are Gentler on Sensitive Skin

Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Are Gentler on Sensitive Skin

Exposure to certain ingredients in everyday cleaning products can lead to skin irritation and other concerns. Two of the most popular additives include:

Formaldehyde

Not only is formaldehyde a known carcinogen, but this common household cleaner ingredient can also cause skin irritation and allergic responses. What’s more, multiple ingredients can actually release formaldehyde. Formaldehyde may also be known as the following: 

Formalin

Formic aldehyde

Methanediol

Methanal

Methyl aldehyde

Methylene glycol

Methylene oxide

Chlorine Bleach 

Often found in cleaners and disinfectants, exposure to chlorine bleach has been linked to chronic respiratory problems (like asthma). Some people suffer from extreme allergic reactions, chemical burns, and permanent tissue damage. 

The outcomes just aren’t worth the risks. We know it’s possible to clean your bathroom and get white clothes without using bleach. 


"Green” Cleaning Products Avoid Harsh Chemicals

Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Are Gentler on Sensitive Skin

Non-Toxic Cleaning Products Are Gentler on Sensitive Skin

According to the EPA, many commercial cleaning products contain harsh and synthetic ingredients. Concentrated cleaners can be especially hazardous, causing burns, lung damage, or accidental poisoning (which is a major concern for households with small children). 

To clean homes while keeping harsh chemicals away, natural cleaning products typically harness the power of plants, like vegetable-based cleansers. We pride ourselves on creating products that are safe to use around every member of your family without fumes, residue, or “bad stuff.” 


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