Family Health Articles - Green Planet
Go Green on a BudgetWith our expert-tested strategies for low-cost eco-living, you can tread lightly on the planet and go easy on your bank account.
By Elizabeth Barker
Given the proliferation of expensive eco-goods—high-end hybrids, sustainable couture, 1,000-thread-count organic cotton sheets—it might seem that going green is all about spending big. But families who take a more practical approach to planet-friendly living find that eco-consciousness and budget-consciousness can be one in the same.
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Breathe Easier with Purifying PlantsBy Susan McGinnis
Most spring cleaning sweeps focus on common culprits like dust, mold and grime, but overlook indoor air quality. Everything from carpets and wooden furniture to plastic bags and gas cookers can release a variety of undesirable chemicals into the air. In fact, the EPA estimates indoor air can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air.
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A Green SweepNatural cleaners are tough on grime but gentle on your family and the planet.
By Linda Mason Hunter
Conventional cleaning products are among the most harmful items ever to hit the home. If common warning labels like “Danger,” “Hazardous” and “Caution” don’t scare you away, remember that these products redden hands, make eyes water and irritate your respiratory system during use. The problem lies in their industrial-strength ingredients—much too potent for household use. These ingredients include chlorine, benzene and optical brighteners. Chlorine is found in bleaching agents and some toilet cleaners and may contribute to reproductive, endocrine and immune-system disorders.
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