I took my eco-friendly cleaning products collection one step further today when I realized I ran out of laundry detergent. So I wanted to try out Method’s concentrated formula. Living in a small apartment, this will be ideal for me as my storage for these products happen to be on top of my dryer. Here are the lovely editions to my cleaning collection. I haven’t used the products yet but I look forward to doing so.
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I’ve been exploring Method products since I first bought some hand soap back in May. When I moved out in August, I ordered the Method Detox kit and the Omop. They have now become my favorite products. I no longer choke when I try to clean my bathroom. The mint eucalyptus cleaner smells yummy enough to eat. The lemon ginger floor cleaner smells clean but not sterile … because who wants sterile. Even the wood cleaner smells delish (like almonds) although I have limited wood surfaces to use it on. And the oMop unites the utilities of a broom and a mop. Unfortunately my building is against starting a compost pile so I can’t compost the sweeping cloths. All in all, very good investments that you can get from Method.
Check out these awesome cups I have at work. I have a mug and cup (for hot and cold beverages). Everything a girl needs to drink her day away the eco-friendly way. This cuts down on all the temptation to use throw away types of cups at work. Plus I can maintain the sanitary level on them as they are all mine … all mine!
I’ve already crossed this off the eco-wishlist but never blogged about it.
I recently finished reading “It’s Easy Being Green.” In it are a number of recommendations on what you can do to help the environment, a day at a time. So I’ve listed the items I want to focus on here so I can add them to my eco-wishlist.
- Take short showers.
- Turn the faucet off while shaving and brushing your teeth.
- Toss trash in the wastebasket, not the toilet.
- Take care of your vinyl shower curtain.
- Use water-based paints.
- Properly dispose of latex paint cans.
- Use rags instead of paper towels.
- Choose hydrogen- or oxygen-based bleaches.
- Buy concentrated products.
- Don’t wash clothes after every wear unless they’re really dirty.
- Buy phosphate-free, earth-friendly detergent.
- Keep my refrigerator full to cut down on energy.
- Keep the fridge at 37 F and the freezer at 3 F.
- Maintain my fridge twice a year.
- Use the toaster oven for smaller portion cooking.
- Switch to CFLs.
- Turn off the lights when not in use.
- Use ceiling fans to better circulate the air.
- Manage radiant solar gain.
- Buy gift wrap made of recycled paper.
- Reuse gift wrapping decorations.
- Get creative with gift wrapping.
- Recycle my Christmas tree.
- Choose energy-saving Christmas lights.
- Make my own gift tags.
- Participate in St. Jude’s Ranch for Children greeting cards program.
- Shop at my local farmer’s market.
- Eat less meat.
- Switch to cloth napkins.
- Decline silverware, napkins and condiments when ordering out.
- Wash fruit and veggies in a bowl of cold water.
- Turn the faucet using half the volume.
- Buy in bulk instead of single-servings.
- Collect grey water for watering plants.
- Buy quality products.
- Use rechargeable batteries.
- Buy a paper shredder.
- Recycle old athletic shoes with the Nike program.
- Recycle plastic peanuts with loosefillpackaging.com.
- Download software instead of buying the CDs, when possible.
- Buy only plastic bottles labeled with 1 or 2.
- Create notepads out of scrap paper.
- Ride my bike when running errands three miles away.
- Once a week, use public transportation instead of driving.
- Buy eco-friendly antifreeze.
- Decline housekeeping when staying at a hotel.
- Don’t take the complementary bottles.
- Use biodegradable pet bags.
So a number of new items on the list. I’ll indicate that these are from It’s Easy Being Green with an “E” to clarify the source. Here’s to an eco-friendly 2008!
