Seventh Generation, Earth Mother Approved
Wednesday, September 14, 2011“In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations. ” ~ From the Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy
« Dans toutes nos délibérations, nous devons tenir compte des répercussions de nos décisions sur les sept prochaines générations. » ~ de la grande Loi de la Confédération iroquoise
When I was a wee lass, I made every effort to recycle paper, plastics and glass, as well as reduce and reuse whenever possible. I thought I was being very responsible when it came to being eco-conscious. As I grew older, I realized there was so much more that I could do. It wasn't until I met my husband and we had children that my outlook towards the environment changed drastically. The biggest change centred around cleaning products, namely those that had a harsh, chemical smell. I'm pretty sure my sense of smell became more heightened post-pregnancy, but I like to think it was my body's way of saying that I needed to be extra cautious when it came to exposing my children to potentially harmful products. This is why I am grateful for brands like Seventh Generation.
The natural kitchen cleaner is also biodegradable, an added bonus. I am glad that they have fragrance-free products, although I really like the scent of the wild orange and cedar spice kitchen cleaner. And it is also nice to see that some of their products, like their dishwasher gel, come in bottles made with 90% Postconsumer Resin. Seventh Generation also discloses their full ingredients list on their packaging along with a little break down of select active ingredients and their function.
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Disclosure – I am participating in the Seventh Generation program by Mom Central Canada. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. The opinions on this blog are my own.
18 COMMENTS
My best tip would have to be recycle as much as you can... my kids are very involved in it..And also ditch the water bottles and buy one you can reuse!!
ReplyDeleteWe've started composting and growing our own veg. It's amazing how much food is thrown out with kids in the family. (heathermcgrath@telus dot net)
ReplyDeleteMY best tip is to walk whenever you can instead of driving
ReplyDeleteMy best tip is to choose products that can be reused (clothes rather than paper towels when possible) and choose products with little or less packaging.
ReplyDeletejentam777 at gmail dot com
my best tip is to recycle, compost and reuse as much as possible
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flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com
my tip: repurpose as much as possible! by breathing new life into something with a little creativity, it keeps it out of the landfill! if you can't use something anymore, donate it!
ReplyDeletepenguinjo99 at gmail dot com
Aside from the usual composting and reusing, I also belong to recycle groups and we look for people that could use our gently used items.
ReplyDeletemommakoala(at)cogeco(dot)ca
Recycle everything possible.
ReplyDeletewarnaar-2 at yahoo dot ca
We recycle every possible thing that we can, paper, tin, glass and plastic.
ReplyDeleteWe also recycle old furniture/clothing etc by donating to the Salvation Army
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My best tip on how to be more environmentally conscious is to recycle
ReplyDeleteWe always exercise Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Simply turning off and unplugging electronics when not in use. We use Recyclable Bags when shopping and grocery. We use Environment Friendly products. We never use plastics containers :)
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My best tip is to teach your kids how to protect our planet so that the next generation can carry on eco-friendly living:)
ReplyDeletepjkmitchell at hotmail dot com
Using water collected in a rain barrel to water your plants makes you more environmentally conscious.
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My best tip would be to recylce all those water bottles,drink cans,juice packs,etc.,.! Also hang clothes on the line to dry whenever possible!
ReplyDeleteksceviour at hotmail dot com
I have invested in a good quality reusable lunch bag, containers, utensils and drink container - I have saved a lot of plastic waste!
ReplyDeletemy tip is to leave your car home whenever possible and walk or take the bus instead
ReplyDeleteI choose freshly grown fruit or vegetables and if I buy them do it from my local farmer
ReplyDeleteKnow where your food is coming from and how it gets to your table (how it's grown, where it's from, etc) plus try to buy things with the least amount of packaging!
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