Mom in the City

As you have all experienced by now, there is a huge push to "go green" during the month of April with Earth Day and the heightened awareness regarding the 3 Rs (reducing, recycling and reusing).

Well, I've taken it all in with a grain of salt and here's my personal list of what I WILL do and what I WON'T do for good old planet earth.  Most of my decisions were based on two great books (Squeaky Green: The Method Guide to Detoxing Your Home and Big Green Purse)and one great website (Carbon Footprint).    (Of course as a woman and a mom, I'm free to change my mind at any time....)

WILL:
-eat less meat
-only shop for clothes, furniture and appliances as needed
-recycle
-take mass transit as much as possible
-use more earth-friendly cleaning products (like method)
-use a power strip (and remember to cut it off!) to save energy
-be more cautious of PVC in plastic toys
-take note of and support companies that are environmentally aware (i.e. Did you know that SunChips uses solar energy (70%) to help make their multigrain snacks?  It doesn't hurt that my son actually likes the taste too!)
-use a reusable tote (rather than plastic or paper bags) for groceries

(This is the tote that I have.  Isn't it cute?! AND it folds into its own little pocket so that I can easily take it with me.)

WON'T:
-only buy local, organic food
-buy secondhand clothes, furniture and appliances 
-compost
-make people take off their shoes when entering my home
-use all natural cosmetics and personal care products (like deodorant!)
-give up disposable diapers

If you'd like to enter to win a copy of Squeaky Green: The Method Guide to Detoxing Your Home and Big Green Purse, just leave one of your "wills" and "wont's" in the "Comments" section below (or email them to me at contests@mominthecity.com) by May 31st.