Why Use Environmentally Safe Products?

Because the world around use affects us physically, emotionally and spiritually - the health of one is dependent on the other. We hear about it in the news daily. The alarm was sounded decades ago, and is now being heard. Chemical and toxic pollutants in our food and water, the soil and air, have damaged our environment and are now affecting our health. We are seeing alarming rates of allergies and asthma, cancer, chronic inflammatory diseases, and skin disorders- all connected to the toxins in our everyday life.

                                                                            What Can We Do About It?

Each one of us can take a few simple steps to create a cleaner environment and improve the health of our families, our friends and our communities:

• STOP! THINK! Before using any chemical based products- are there any safer alternatives?
• Read labels- choose products and foods made from natural ingredients- if you cant pronounce it- don't eat it or use it!!
• Find safer, natural lawn and garden care products. Chemical herbicides and pesticides are of great concern to people and the environment. Support organic farmers- buy organic produce and foods whenever possible.
• RECYCLE! RECYCLE!! RECYCLE!!!
• Purchase locally-grown, organic foods whenever possible.
• Try to re-use as much as possible. Aluminum foil  can be washed and re-used several times. Be creative with new ways to use products in your home including product wrappings.
• Avoid the trap of convenient "disposables"- (just throw it away? where is all that garbage going?) Reuse old towels, washcloths, or bedding for cleaning rags.
• Choose energy efficient "green" appliances when considering any new purchase.
• Avoid all antibiotic-containing washes and ointments.
• Select skin and hair care products which are "chemical-free" without dyes, parabens, sodium laurel sulfate, phthalates  and as chemical free as possible.
• Start talking to family and friends about ways to protect the environment.
• Purchase products from environmentally responsible companies.