By: Whitney Hicks
The saying "go green or go home" has been around for years. As we progress to a more eco-friendly environment use these tips and transform the old saying to "go green in your home!"
If you are conscious about the environment or have allergies and can't seem to have a good night's rest, try organic bedding. There are several types of organic bedding made from all-natural fibers such as bamboo, soy silk, hemp, cotton and more. These sets are made with all-natural dyes and are biodegradable. Put your allergies to rest and sleep heavenly on 100 percent hypoallergenic natural bedding. In a lifetime, the average person spends 22 years in their bed, so keep it healthy and non-toxic.
There is a big difference between organic cotton and conventional cotton. Did you know that cotton is the most heavily chemically sprayed crop in the world? Conventional cotton is made with toxic chemicals and harsh dyes that hurt our environment. Organic cotton has softer and higher quality fabric while saving energy and reducing the amount of pollution in the environment. Luckily chemical companies that use fabrics such as Sunbrella and BioComfort are mindful of chemical waste and provide an eco-friendly organic option in beautiful colors, patterns and designs to customize the perfect cushions and pillows.
Living plants provide beauty to your home, but they are also good for cleaning the air. Plants have the power to absorb harmful chemicals and make your living space a pleasant experience. Gerbera daisies, peace lilies, english ivy, bamboo and chinese evergreens are a few of the most popular houseplants that excel in removing harsh chemicals in the air.
Curtains are a great way to turn the inside of your home into an environmentally friendly space. It is all about choosing the right fabric with the least amount of chemicals. Sunbrella fabrics are environmentally friendly. Sunbrella is committed to the safest form of dying, extreme durability and energy consumption. Sunbrella curtain fabrics are Green Guard Certified for indoor air quality.
The easiest way to go green in your home is to choose your water bottles and shopping bags wisely. Making simple changes such as these can make a major difference in the environment. Stores now allow customers to use eco-friendly recycled bags to do their shopping. Next time you pick up or throw away that plastic bag or bottle remember it is non-biodegradable, which means it is landfill waste and litters the environment. Reuse your water bottles and plastic bags and always remember the three Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle.
