Going Green One Product at a Time!

Problem, going green seems too overwhelming, doesn't it? What products to use, where to find them? Kitchen products, bathroom products, lawn and garden, where do you start? I think this is a problem for many people, the overwhelming nature of starting any project. It's just like a Sunday cleaning, where do you start? Or a renovation on a home, interior or exterior, lawn first, or new windows, paint or new patio? It can be overwhelming unless you settle down, breathe, and approach it in baby steps.

I've been following a blog lately www.zenhabits.net, and in his blog he notes the radical transformation in his life by eliminating negative habits and encouraging healthy habits one at a time. It makes sense and is something I practice myself, just never got around to writing it.

So where to begin? The quest or journey begins in your head, clean that out. You have so much in there that is useless, so get rid of it, thoughts of car emissions, global warming, droughts, etc., it's overwhelming and thinking in terms like that leads you to a feeling of powerlessness. So first realize you can't change these problems directly, but you can take charge of how you contribute to them in your own life. You need to realize that everything is connected and in that, the environment should be taken seriously, just as we do with our fellow beings.

So where to begin? Look under your sink right now. Does it look like mine? Enough toxic chemicals to pollute Lake Superior yourself? I am in the process right now of eliminating these toxic chemicals and replacing with biodegradable, eco-friendly products. My dish detergent has been replaced by a product from J.R. Watkins. It is vegetable based, with lemon extracts for fragrance, no acids, no synthetic perfumes, and it is as good as Dawn. The soap I use in the shower again is organic, vegetable based with the scent of mint. Again no acids, fragrances, and I feel better after my shower knowing that my shampoo and soap are far less hazardous going into the ground.

Starting with just a few products is a nice way to get started, kind of like stretching before the big run. You can find these products in any organic market and Target is even carrying them now. Once you simply look for these products you will be introduced to a whole line of items that can be used around the house, toilet bowl cleaner, window cleaners, dishwasher detergents, etc.

It is overwhelming, but taking it one day, one product, or one room at a time can eliminate the stress of change and get you on the path to living a greener life and becoming a positive voice for these products, tell a friend or family member and let’s watch the world get greener together.

Please comment on any other habits, products, or services you use.

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