Going green requires lifestyle changes — choosing from an overwhelming assortment of options and sifting through a lot of misinformation while you’re at it. In the process, you’re likely to get stung by the occasional urban legend or folk-minded blunder. That’s OK — it’s all part of the effort. But to help you on your journey to the greenest life possible, here’s our list of 11 things you thought were green — but there’s a catch.
10 places in the U.S. where bikes and boats rule — and cars aren’t allowed.
Get on board the non-consumption train
Ask yourself the following 13 questions before you continue through that check-out line.
- Is this purchase something I need?
- Can I borrow one instead of buying new?
- Can I make something that will serve the same purpose?
- Can I buy a used one?
- What is the impact on the environment of the full life cycle of it?
Check out the rest of the list.
my boyfriend colors me a little obsessed about handmade soaps these days (an understatement, to be sure). these babies from kindersoaps are my first foray into no sls & sles land, and i adore them.
if you’re in malaysia, and have tried Kaoprise or Indochine Natural, let me know what you think!
