Green Your Scene
You know, if I had a Bill Gates-sized bank account, one of the first things I would do is provide food and shelter for every child in need, and the second thing I would do is clean up the mess I sincerely hope we do not leave behind for my children to clean up on this planet. That includes your children too!
But since I don’t have a few gazillion dollars lying around collecting dust, I do what most of us do: As much as I can with the resources that I’ve got. Little things add up! Just like we teach our children to put their pennies in a piggy bank until they add up to dollars, I believe that even small contributions towards the betterment of our world will help achieve just that! Want to green your scene a little at a time? Get started with five painless changes:
- Use CFL (compact fluorescent) light bulbs—they save money and energy.
- Cut down on packaging costs by purchasing one spray bottle from a department store and making your own enviro-friendly cleaners as needed with vinegar and water or lemon-based soaps. You’ll be amazed how well they work, and the cost is pennies per use.
- Switch the washer dial from “hot” to “warm.” Huge energy savings and no difference in your laundry’s level of cleanliness.
- Make your chai at home at least a few times a week instead of always expending extra money, fuel, and excess packaging at a tea or coffee house. Bonus: Oregon Chai containers are already made with recycled materials!
- Considering a new look for your favorite room? Opt for bamboo rather than hardwood flooring. Bamboo is a highly sustainable, easily replenished resource that offers the natural beauty of wood without costing the Earth another valuable tree! Check out Duro-Design's options by following this link.
So tell me, how do you green your scene? The most original idea gets a free sample of Oregon Chai … can’t wait to hear your answers!
Cheers,
OregonChaiMama