image from the 30 days to natural website
A couple of week ago I got an email from the folks at Mom Central to try out a new website 30 Days to Natural. It is sponsored by Green Works natural cleaners made by the Clorox Company. I signed up and every day I get emailed a tip on living a more "natural" life. So far, I like it. The tips seem simple enough. For example, today's tip was about trading out regular toilet paper for that made from recycled paper. I'm not sure I even knew that recycled toilet paper existed! I also liked the tip on making your own air freshener, which is something I plan to do.
The reason I signed up is that I honestly would like to live a greener life, but it's hard. I'm busy and I live in an area that doesn't offer curbside recycling (or much recycling at all, for that matter). In my mind recycling was a biggie. But what I've learned thus far, is that you don't have to do big things to be green - all the little things add up. Though recycling isn't an easy option for me, reusing is, and that's something I do a lot of. Since I've started my 30 days, I have been thinking more about the products I buy and the things I do around my house to conserve energy and live a greener life. I think I'm greener today than I was 2 weeks ago. I've also realized that I already do a lot of things that are green.
Along with signing up on the website, I was sent a bottle of the Green Works All Purpose Cleaner to try out. I'm not much of a "cleaner" user, so I can't really compare, but from what I can tell, it works fine. I do like the fresh scent that doesn't linger. I'd like to think that it's healthier for my family.
So, even though this started as a product/website marketing project, it has turned into something more for me. I feel better knowing that there are things that I can do right now, and am doing to make a difference.
