Eco friendly products
I used to think that organic and eco friendly products were for granola crunchers and tree huggers. You know, the patchouli smelling people… But I have actually come to prefer them. I started out just buying all natural cleaners for my home, mostly because I liked the smell. Then I started looking for things like laundry detergent and fabric softeners, since we pollute our water systems. They are a little more expensive, but if you find places like Whole Foods that have coupons and sales, it is worth it. If you don't live near or have easy access to a larger store like Whole Foods, or a specialty or health food store, then you will probably end up spending more on eco friendly products. But it doesn't stop at home products, they make really nice bath and body products, too. I have sensitive skin and sometimes I have to buy products that are green, even shampoos and conditioners and hair styling products have a lot of things in them that bother me. I always loved pantene shampoo, but they put silicone or something in it for smoothness of hair, and it makes me break out! So now I use natural products. Same goes for facial cleansers. I have even started buying natural makeup, I love the brand Korres. They have all kinds of body products and makeup. There are personal benefits as well as environmental benefits to using all natural or organic products. I think a lot of the reasons why people have so many allergies is in part because of all the chemicals used everywhere. There are also really good lines coming out with natural pet products! Which I love. Just take a look through a store like Whole Foods, you will be amazed at how comparable prices are, and you are helping your family, household and environment by choosing eco friendly products. It seems like 1 person cannot do much to help, but you can, imagine if every person swapped out one thing for eco friendly products?