~Sponsored Content~ Green Spring Cleaning Tips
Erin Chase, author of the $5 Dinner cookbook series, kitchen expert and mother of four, works hard to be mindful about her environmental impact in everyday life. “With four boys, cutting waste seemed impos- sible, but with a few simple hacks, we are on our way to becoming a much more environmentally-friendly fam- ily.” Erin’s motto is ‘start small,’ setting achievable goals—and starting with your spring cleaning routine will kick-off habits you can use year round. Here are Erin’s favorite quick and easy tips to “green” your
Erin Chase spring cleaning routine:
Reduce/eliminate paper towels. As you declutter, save old T-shirts and cut them into cloths you can use for the year.
Switch to reusable mop heads that are machine washable. Dis- posable sweeping cloths are expensive and create a lot of waste.
Switch to biodegradable cleaning products, especially for those that go down the drain. Art of Green multi-purpose sprays, a 2020 Product of the Year USA winner, are made from a biodegradable formula.
Deliver donations in reusable storage bins vs. trash bags. Most let you transfer clothing in their bins, reducing trash bag use.
Eliminate cleaning products that contain harsh chemicals. Art of Green products are naturally-derived, non-toxic and safe around kids and pets.
Go paperless! Piled up mail adds clutter and wastes paper. Dedi- cate time to unsubscribe from unwanted mailings, and switch bills to electronic delivery. Discontinue catalogs you can access online.
Take small steps, or you’ll feel overwhelmed and give up. Small changes lead to good habits that will help our environment and save you money, too.
For more information, visit
ArtOfGreen.com. See ad, page 19.
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