In our house we do a lot to try and live a "Green" lifestyle. The hardest but most rewarding has been cloth diapering. We also use "natural" cleaners. It is amazing what a little white vinegar, baking soda or peroxide can do for a fraction of the cost. We also do little things, like all of our lights are the low energy fluorecent bulbs. We average about one bag of trash every week because we recycle almost everything. There are days it would be easier to use paper plates, napkins and most definitely disposable diapers but in the end I can know that my family is doing the most we can to help not leave such a big mark on this earth of ours. I am constantly looking for new ways to save both in our pockets and in our waste. Any ideas, throw them my way. |