When I was in college studying for my degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management I had a professor who taught culinary classes. Professor Tolve's favorite motto was "Clean as You Go". I suppose the pre-organizer in me liked the concept of cleaning up at every available opportunity...
The idea for this month's newsletter came about when my "frient" (friend and client), Susan Barbuto and I joined forces. She is the Environmental Commissioner for Franklin Lakes and has quite the passion for greening one's home.
This month as you do your spring cleaning and de-cluttering why not take into consideration going green-er by implementing some of these recommendations for common rooms followed by suggestions for the whole house:
KITCHEN
- Utilizing Recycling Bins
- Composting
- Use Tupperware or the Like
- Taking your Green Bags Shopping
- Installing Energy Efficient Appliances and/or Apps
- Purchasing Non-Toxic Cleaning Products
- R/O Filter instead of Bottled Water
- Buying Local
BATHROOM
- Tubeless Toilet Paper/Recycled Paper
- Adjusting Toilet and Faucet Flow
- Utilizing Washable Hand Towels
- Purchasing Non-Toxic Toiletries
LAUNDRY ROOM
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- Doing Mostly Cold Water Washes
- Utilizing Non-Toxic Cleaning Chemicals and Recycling Containers
STUDY/LIBRARY/HOME OFFICE
- Paper Recycling System Computer Recycling for "Technotrash" (see: http://www.greendisk.com)
- Book Donations
WHOLE HOUSE
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- Use LED Light Bulbs
- Decrease Disposable Waste, Especially Paper
- Thing Large Packaging when Purchasing
- Use Ceiling Fans
- Keep your Heat at 62-65 and your Air Conditioning at 68
- Invest in Solar Panels
- For Décor in your Home:
- Have Non-Toxic Indoor and Outdoor Plants
- Help Insulate with Insulating Curtains and Shades
- Use Organic and Natural Fabrics and Materials
