Earth Day is coming up and, while we focus on products that will benefit the health of your body, we’re also advocates of the health of the earth. Whether it’s through the use of wind power to produce some of the boxes for our kits or sending our monthly newsletter via email to save paper and ink, we try to take small steps each day to ensure we are a part of the solution of keeping our world clean. Take a look below for some of our favorite “green” posts and learn which foods are best to buy organic, how you can make your own cleaning solutions or insect repellents, and more!

Living Green: Reducing Waste

Living green and cutting waste at home is easier than you may think!

Want to get tips on how to cut back on waste of water, household items, and food? This blog has what you need! With DIY household cleaner recipes, tips on how to cut back on tossing out food items, or links to websites with step-by-step instructions on how to repair (not trash) beaten up furniture, there’s something we can all learn here! Being eco-conscious starts at home and this post shares great tips on how you can incorporate small changes into your day to make a big impact!

Living Green: Safe Cleaning with Non-Toxic Products

This blog outlines which household items (like lemons, baking soda, vinegar, etc.) can be used as great non-toxic and “green” cleaning products for your home. Not a DIY type of person? There are also links to a variety of websites to help you get educated on specific ingredients to look for in products and those to avoid for safety. Just because something says “Natural” or “Eco-Friendly” doesn’t mean that it is. Learn how you can avoid marketing gimmicks and more here!

Living Green: Foods You Should Buy Organic

Green living includes purchasing foods and cosmetics that are safe!

Buying local and in season is your best bet to have the most delicious and freshest fruits and vegetables possible but it’s not an option for some of us. Follow this list of the clean fifteen and dirty dozen to be sure the produce you purchase at the market is as safe as possible. Pesticides, herbicides, and chemicals have no place on our dinner plates!

Living Green: Avoiding Toxic Cosmetics

You may not think cosmetics are an issue of being “green” but our bodies can become polluted, just as the earth can. This Earth Day, consider your body’s health and remember that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body. Take a look at this blog to learn more.

Living Green: DIY Insect Repellents to Avoid Chemically Produced Sprays

Spring and summer call us outside and, if you’re like me, you heed the call! Take a look here for recipes that use essential oils, water, and a small spray bottle to help keep the pests at bay. There’s even a recipe for a DIY repellent for your dog or cat! Take a look and repel the stings and bites, naturally!

Living Green: Natural First Aid, Allergy Relief, and Hydration

Check out our other blogs on green living!

Because it is spring and the time spent outdoors will increase, we wanted to remind you of some other great blogs we have that will help you have a happy and healthy summer. Dehydration is a very real risk in the warmer months of the year and this blog shares tips on how to keep you and your family safe. Curious what to include in your first aid kit? We’ve got ideas here in our natural first aid kit blog with great ideas on treating rashes, stings, parasites, burns, and more. Finally, if the threat of allergy issues keeps you inside while others head out to enjoy the sun, check out our blog with natural hay fever remedies from Hanna! A healthy and happy summer is easy with a little preparedness and the right information; check out our healthy summer tips, Part I and Part II to get more great ideas to share with those you love.

Earth Day is a wonderful celebration and brings the topic of our environment to headlines, conversations, and classrooms across the country. Consider these posts above for great information on how you can make small changes in your home or office and begin living green for the benefit of all!