At Alabama Sawyer, we want you to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Here are some tips on how to be more eco friendly in the kitchen and around the house:
Make your own cleaner: This one is particularly rewarding because you get to clean with your own efforts to be more eco conscious. What you’ll need: vinegar, baking soda, lemon, water, dish soap, spray bottle, bowl, sponge, scrub brush, and measuring spoons. For an all purpose cleaner you’ll want to put 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon of dish soap, and 2 tablespoons vinegar into the spray bottle. Shake it up, then fill with warm water and shake again.
Select non toxic paints: Thinking about repainting? Be sure to purchase paints low in volatile organic compounds. It’s better for you and the environment.
Recycle & Compost: All you need for this step is a recycling bin and a composting bin. For more information on creating your own backyard pallet compost pile, feel free to check out our blog post titled "How to Build a Pallet Compost Pile".
Purchase energy efficient appliances: If you’re in the market for any new kitchen appliances, look into energy efficient ones.
Eat organic & local: Kind of a no brainer but still worth mentioning.
Lighting: Replace incandescent bulbs with the more energy efficient LED’s, and only use those when natural lighting is inadequate. For more info, check out this excellent infographic:
Another great resource on the topic comes from a Tips Bulletin article titled, "27 Tips & Recipes for Cleaning with Vinegar"
Sources:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/02/AR2010030202932.html
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/8-ways-to-go-green-in-your-kitchen
https://www.hgtv.com/design-blog/design/make-your-kitchen-greener
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-your-own-kitchen-c-108759
Featured image of the woman in the green jumpsuit taken from the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/
Link to BD Food Safety Infographic: https://www.slideshare.net/bdsafety18/kitchen-cleaning-tips%20
