Scroll down for more info on any of the following: ~Unplug appliances when not in use! ~Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (remember this ? )~ ~Buy locally~ ~Buy Certified Organic food~ ~Attach a water filter to your tap and drink from reusable cups/bottles rather than buying bottled water~ ~Use windows and fans versus A/C whenever possible (in the car and at home)~ ~Hang clean clothes on a clothes line/drying rack versus using the dryer~ ~Replace cleaning products with earth friendly cleaning products~ ~Replace shampoo, body wash, hand soap, deodorant, toothpaste, makeup, lotions, feminine hygiene products etcetera with earth friendly, people friendly and preferably local products. ~ ~Buy from consignment shops whenever possible~ ~Scrutinize the packaging of the goods you're buying-- if something is over-packaged (individually wrapped frozen veggie burgers in plastic, inside a bigger plastic wrapper all together inside a plastic tray sealed with more plastic, for example) don't buy it~ |
Simple Changes You Can Make to "Go Green".
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Therapeutic Massage by Sally Raspberry, NCLMBT #2550
1152 Executive Circle Cary, NC 27511 (919)271-6815
1152 Executive Circle Cary, NC 27511 (919)271-6815
As of Oct 2007, I have "gone green" in my massage practice and
my home! I recognize the relationship between our happiness and
the sacredness of our planet. I am commited to honoring my
clients by taking these extra steps to ensure the health of the
Earth and posterity.
my home! I recognize the relationship between our happiness and
the sacredness of our planet. I am commited to honoring my
clients by taking these extra steps to ensure the health of the
Earth and posterity.
Leave nothing but
footsteps, take
nothing but
pictures.
-unknown
footsteps, take
nothing but
pictures.
-unknown
I am using organic jojoba massage oil from a local soap/oil maker
(www.moondancesoaps.com)
My essential oils are from a local carrier lovingscents.com to cut down on fuel for
shipping products and to encourage growth in our local market.
All cleaning products including laundry detergent are earth friendly, paraben free.
(www.seventhgeneration.com and Trader Joe's detergent)
CFL lightbulbs and LED lightbulbs have been purchased and will be installed as soon
as the bulbs in current use wear out
All sheets, blankets and towels are line dried in the fresh air (when possible.)
I do not use paper products such as paper towels, cups, napkins or one-time-use
plastics such as water bottles, disposable plastic cups, etc. Instead we use mugs,
glasses, etc.
(www.moondancesoaps.com)
My essential oils are from a local carrier lovingscents.com to cut down on fuel for
shipping products and to encourage growth in our local market.
All cleaning products including laundry detergent are earth friendly, paraben free.
(www.seventhgeneration.com and Trader Joe's detergent)
CFL lightbulbs and LED lightbulbs have been purchased and will be installed as soon
as the bulbs in current use wear out
All sheets, blankets and towels are line dried in the fresh air (when possible.)
I do not use paper products such as paper towels, cups, napkins or one-time-use
plastics such as water bottles, disposable plastic cups, etc. Instead we use mugs,
glasses, etc.
| Loving the Earth, Loving Posterity. |
In my office...
simple changes anyone can make at home...
-Better use of our land-
Organic farming can yield up to three times as much food on individual farms in
developing countries, as low-intensive methods on the same land—according to new
findings which refute the long-standing claim that organic farming methods cannot
produce enough food to feed the global population. For more info and resources, click the
link below:
http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=5936
Organic farming can yield up to three times as much food on individual farms in
developing countries, as low-intensive methods on the same land—according to new
findings which refute the long-standing claim that organic farming methods cannot
produce enough food to feed the global population. For more info and resources, click the
link below:
http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=5936
-Less contact with harmful pollutants-
Water and air are our most important resources. Infiltration of pesticides, herbicides,
fertilizers and other soluable chemicals into surface and groundwater is a major source of
concern all across North America. Organic farmers do not contribute to water pollution.
Organic livestock farms are prohibited from being point sources of nitrate.
Find out More...
Water and air are our most important resources. Infiltration of pesticides, herbicides,
fertilizers and other soluable chemicals into surface and groundwater is a major source of
concern all across North America. Organic farmers do not contribute to water pollution.
Organic livestock farms are prohibited from being point sources of nitrate.
Find out More...
-Sustainable Farming-
Across North America, soil is eroding seven times faster than it can be replaced. Organic
farmers are bound by law and oath to have a soil building program in place for
maintaining or improving the tilth of this precious resource.
http://www.thefutureisorganic.net/tenreasons.htm
Across North America, soil is eroding seven times faster than it can be replaced. Organic
farmers are bound by law and oath to have a soil building program in place for
maintaining or improving the tilth of this precious resource.
http://www.thefutureisorganic.net/tenreasons.htm
-Organic farming is accomplished with less energy consumption-
Inputs like fertilizer are naturally occurring and require less processing than substances
manufactured by huge chemical companies. Organic food generally travels less miles from
farm to market saving energy in transport.
Inputs like fertilizer are naturally occurring and require less processing than substances
manufactured by huge chemical companies. Organic food generally travels less miles from
farm to market saving energy in transport.
-Kind to all creatures-
organic approach are acknowledged by animal welfare organizations such as Compassion
in World Farming . more...
organic approach are acknowledged by animal welfare organizations such as Compassion
in World Farming . more...
There are many reasons to support local businesses, here are just a few:
Local businesses make more local purchases requiring less transportation and
usually set up shop in town centers rather than on the fringe. This generally means
contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.
http://www.localfirst.com/why
usually set up shop in town centers rather than on the fringe. This generally means
contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.
http://www.localfirst.com/why
Some of my favorite local businesses:
Cary Farmer's Market
Nearly all produce is organic, and the farmers live within 50 miles unlike the Raleigh
farmer's market which sells goods from all over the state. Saturdays 8-12pm and
Tuesdays 3-6pm check out the Cary Farmer's Market www.caryfarmersmarket.com
Cary Farmer's Market
Nearly all produce is organic, and the farmers live within 50 miles unlike the Raleigh
farmer's market which sells goods from all over the state. Saturdays 8-12pm and
Tuesdays 3-6pm check out the Cary Farmer's Market www.caryfarmersmarket.com
Once Upon a Child/Plato's Closet
Although not technically local because they are a consignment chain, shopping for
children's clothes/books/toys and teenage clothing and accessories at these
consignment shops is great for the earth because it eliminates the production of new
clothes (saving us from potentially harmful dyes and synthetic fabric production,
mistreatment of workers and wasted fuel for trasnporting goods.)
Although not technically local because they are a consignment chain, shopping for
children's clothes/books/toys and teenage clothing and accessories at these
consignment shops is great for the earth because it eliminates the production of new
clothes (saving us from potentially harmful dyes and synthetic fabric production,
mistreatment of workers and wasted fuel for trasnporting goods.)
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Buy Locally !
Buy organic food.
Not only is eating organically grown foods great for your body, it's great for our planet
too! Here are a few reasons why:
Not only is eating organically grown foods great for your body, it's great for our planet
too! Here are a few reasons why:
Reuse one plate, glass, fork etc throughout a day; Simply rinsing your dishes after you eat and drink
with them, then setting them aside to use again. This will cut back on the # of dishes that pile up in
the dish washer, saving water and energy it takes to run the dishwasher.
If you drink bottled water, wash your bottles and reuse them rather than recycling them after only
one use.
Re-wear jeans and sweaters, etc. rather than washing them after each use (saving detergent, water and
the energy to run the washer).
Recycle! Take advantage of the curbside pickup in your area. For the recycle-ables that aren't
excepted, make a special monthly trip to your town's recycling facility. In Cary we are fortunate to
have most plastics, cans and cardboards picked up at our curbside, but for recycling paperboard, junk
mail, receipts and all other paper products my husband and I drive to Jaycee Park on Oberlin Rd in
Raleigh once a month. They have a clean facility and a beautiful park where my daughter can play and
we can picinic. Unfortunately, the town of Cary's recycling center only accepts the materials that are
accepted at curbside pickup.
with them, then setting them aside to use again. This will cut back on the # of dishes that pile up in
the dish washer, saving water and energy it takes to run the dishwasher.
If you drink bottled water, wash your bottles and reuse them rather than recycling them after only
one use.
Re-wear jeans and sweaters, etc. rather than washing them after each use (saving detergent, water and
the energy to run the washer).
Recycle! Take advantage of the curbside pickup in your area. For the recycle-ables that aren't
excepted, make a special monthly trip to your town's recycling facility. In Cary we are fortunate to
have most plastics, cans and cardboards picked up at our curbside, but for recycling paperboard, junk
mail, receipts and all other paper products my husband and I drive to Jaycee Park on Oberlin Rd in
Raleigh once a month. They have a clean facility and a beautiful park where my daughter can play and
we can picinic. Unfortunately, the town of Cary's recycling center only accepts the materials that are
accepted at curbside pickup.
My Girlfriend's Closet women's consigment boutique
click here to visit their website
click here to visit their website