Why?
Eating green is really about limiting waste in one form or another, so why stop
with the food?
Here are three easy ways to waste less and save money:
1.If
you drink bottled water, or carbonated beverages, look to your tap, a good
filter and/or a home carbonation system, paired with a good reusable bottle.
2.Get
cloth napkins and dishtowels, and stop buying paper napkins and paper towels.
If you can't go without paper altogether, look for 100% post consumer recycled
paper. Make your green switch complete by choosing napkins and hand towels made
from recycled materials or a sustainable fiber like bamboo, jute or organic
cotton.
3.Replace
plastic storage containers with glass. Some kinds of plastics can leach Bisphenol
A or phthalates, ingredients that have been shown to mimic hormones and which
have been linked to several health concerns. Glass, if you can avoid dropping
it, will last a lifetime. Think carefully about what your container is made out
of when you use the microwave, since heating can also cause suspect chemicals
to leach into food.
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