As stated before, our goal this year is to "go green". We wanted to give you an update on our progress and let you in on what we are working on for the future.
1. We have replaced most, if not all, cleaning products, dish/laundry detergents and beauty products with non-toxic, natural, good for the body and environment products.
2. We now use canvas bags on all shopping endeavors-Michael's, Target, Cub Foods, library-you name it, we bag it!
3. We just began having hormone-free, whole milk delivered each week from a local farmer to aid in the process of lowering the chemicals and toxins we put in our kids tiny bodies.
4. We still use cloth diapers on Connor on days we stay at home. This saves 3-4 diapers/day when we do this.
5. We purchased Energy Star appliances. The refridgerator uses half the energy of an older model and produces half the CO2 pollution and the washer uses 64% less water and less energy to operate. Plus, we got a sweet rebate from MN Power!
Future goals:
1. To create less garbage by recycling more, composting food waste and purchasing "less packaged" items(or just purchase less as Dan says!).
2. Replace light bulbs and faucets/shower heads with low flow, water/energy saving features.
3. Grow a few vegtables-that is if Connor can stay out of the garden all summer!
4. Continue to lessen the amount of toxins and chemicals we put into the boys-plastic packaging, preservatives, hormones, cleaning supplies, etc.
We have really taken to this GREEN thing and feel it will have lasting effects on our bodies, our children's bodies and the environment!! Go GREEN!!
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