Why Natural Cleaning Products and Practices?
Americans use a extremely high amount of the toxic chemicals to clean their homes. The off-gases (VOC’s) from these chemical mixtures are toxic and linger in the homes in which they are used. Inhaling and ingesting toxins can, over time, cause cancer and other physical ailments. But we can make a difference by choosing to purchase natural products and by supporting the companies that are choosing to use natural products and try to use earth-friendly practices. If we all make an effort, it will help: • keep us healthy • keep our homes clean and our indoor air healthy • reduce the output of VOC’s into the earth’s atmosphere Top Tips for Energy Conservation Top Five Easiest Things to Do to Conserve Energy • Change the filter in your furnace: Keep heating and cooling systems running efficiently. • Change to fluorescent light bulbs: They use far less energy than incandescents. • Combine trips: Plan your errands to reduce transportation time. • Lower the temperature on your water heater: You
