Shop Green

Here are a few quick tips for becoming a green shopper:

1. Switch to environmentally friendly cleaning supplies. the use of conventional cleaners exposes your family and our environment to some very nasty toxic chemicals.

2. Be as conscious about the packaging as you are about the product. The production and disposal of packaging takes a heavy environmental toll. You can eliminate 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year by simply reducing your waste by 10%. While you're at it, bring your own shopping bags.

3. Buy in bulk. If you regularly buy a certain product, consider buying it in bulk. It usually has less packaging, is more affordable, and requires fewer trips to the store.