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- Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature
Making Sustainability Second Nature™
Thu, Jan 19, 2012
I found this article on the Seventh Generation website and felt that I had to share it with the world. I am including it word for word because it is well written and has amazing information!
- Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature
Making Sustainability Second Nature™
We can imagine our kitchens without a lot of things, but plastic isn’t one of them. In the half century since it created a food storage revolution, this material has come to play an indispensible role in nearly every meal.
In recent years, however, plastic’s image as a shining symbol of technological progress has been tarnished by reports suggesting that it may be less than safe, especially in the kitchen. At issue are the chemicals plastics are made from and whether or not these building blocks are able to leach into our food. The answer to that question starts with understanding the different kinds of plastic available today. Here’s a list by recycling code number:
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
From the day my baby has been born, my husband and I have wanted to minimize harmful products that he comes in contact with. We also wanted to be conscious about how our decisions affected the environment. Diapers are such an important thing to decide on and we choose to go the cloth diaper route and supplement with chlorine free disposable diapers to help protect his precious skin. We did some research and chose Seventh Generations Chlorine Free Diapers.
The diapers are FREE of chlorine processing; they are also FREE of fragrances, latex and petroleum-based lotions, so you get to decide what touches your baby’s sensitive skin. Another cool thing is that the diaper’s core has been redesigned so that is more efficient at absorption and uses less processed chlorine free wood pulp = better for the environment than traditional disposable diapers.
I highly recommend these chlorine free diapers and they have been working great for the last three months!
Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature
Making Sustainability Second Nature™
Wed, Dec 7, 2011
When I was a kid, I used to make fun of my younger sister whom would wear multiple layers of clothes inside our home topped with an oh so sexy ski jacket. Now, the older I get and the more work I do from home, the more I find myself wearing layers inside. Maybe she was onto something? I feel wearing layers provides not only comfort (ever try to nap without a blanket?!?) but also a greener way of heating. Heating a home for one person is a horrible game plan; heating your home while the whole family is present should be the goal.
I enjoyed reading this article from Treehugger.com about how to heat your home and home office. Since I work out of my home office during the day, I find myself cold and warm both in the same day and really agreed with what the blogger said in his article. My favorite thing from the article was the blogger’s point to “Wear Your Bloody Gloves!” aka put on some more clothes!
Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature
Making Sustainability Second Nature™
Wed, Nov 30, 2011
McMansions were part of the “American Dream” not more than 10 years ago. What has happened?
Now homeowners are looking for smaller, more practical homes which emphasize dual-use living spaces, age-in-place features such as main level master bedrooms and fewer detached rooms. The average Joe wants a larger kitchen area which opens to the living room or dining area.
In this article by MyNorthwest.com the reporter speaks with big-time home builder John Buchan Homes to get their perspective.
Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature
Making Sustainability Second Nature™
Mon, Nov 21, 2011
I always found Christmas a time consuming holiday… running to the Christmas tree lot to buy a tree, having to bring the decorations inside from storage, setting the decorations out, spending a few hours arranging things just right; and that was just for the tree! I really did think that maybe I could reduce the time commitment by ordering a fake Christmas tree online and reusing it every year. Surprising, my not as eco-conscious husband pointed out that maybe, just maybe, that wasn’t the route to go. He sent me the below email for backup, in case I didn’t believe him.
- Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature
Making Sustainability Second Nature™
Wed, Jan 25, 2012
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