Go Green or Go to Mars!

So I am in the midst of writing this article for a home improvement mag about "Going Green" and it is packed with facts, figures and serious ways becoming eco-friendly can improve your lifestyle and the environment!

And while writing it...I burst into laughter because I am writing about something that I have absolutely no experience with or connection to!

So I've decided to add another aspect to my article. In addition to the serious info about the health implications and cons to traditional cleaning, I will include a few tips on how to "live green without losing green."

And, because I love my faithful readers (friends, family and people I make read it by shamelessly plugging it every 2.5 seconds), I have included a few fabulous tips below that won't break your bank but will get you on the path to becoming a GREEN FIEND!

Put on for your city - Buy local produce and support your local farmers! More often than not, you'll end up with fresher veggies at a much lower price than the grocery chains!

Save water, share a shower - Just kidding, but for real try to be mindful of how much water you use to wash dishes, brush your teeth, etc. And if you're really serious buy a cool water conserving showerhead!

Let there be light - Incorporate energy efficient light bulbs into your budget. They cost a little more on the front-end but they last longer and cut-down on energy consumption (bottomline - pay more now to save more later)!

B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bag) - It takes a little more effort, but reusable grocery tote bags are so eco-chic and they come in cool colors and patterns! Get yours at Reusablebags.com! But if you must, be sure to choose paper over plastic!

And last but surely not least RECYCLE! I know, easier said than done...but in most cities there are already recycling programs that you can take advantage of without spending too much of your precious time (I know...you're special)! Find your cities recycling info and more green tips at OurEarth.org!

Be sure to fill me in on ways you're living GREEN and what tips your going to try! GO BIG GREEN!

Mini Shout-Out -

Thanks to Mr. Green (ex-boyfriend, who owns Micro Earth, a green cleaning janitorial service in Savannah, GA...long story for another blog) cleaning himself for sparking my interest in the "World of Green Things!"