Family Matters
Eco-friendly products for the home
Have you “gone green” at home yet? Finding eco-friendly products for your home is easy, and sometimes all it takes is a trip to a local store or a search online. Many big name stores are stocking their shelves with products that will not only make your home a healthier place to live but are also friendlier to the earth.
Target, for example, has an entire green section on their Web site. From reusable tote bags to Burt’s Bees natural beauty products, and from organic sheets to recycled glassware, you’re bound to find something to dress up your home and help the planet at the same time. Check out your local Target or visit www.target.com.
Home Depot has an Eco-Options brand which includes products that meet at least one of the following properties: energy efficient, water conservation, healthy home, clean air and sustainable forestry. From water filters to molding to light bulbs, these products can also help you qualify for tax credits. More information is available at http://www6.homedepot.com/ecooptions/.
A quick search online can help you find companies that offer almost any product in an earth-friendly design.
While these products could be more expensive upfront, they are safer for you and the environment. Also, when they do reach the end of their life cycle, you can start the cycle over again by recycling the product.
In what ways have you made your home more eco-friendly?