Women For A Healthy Environment
Follow these simple steps to create a healthy,
“green” home for the holiday season:
.Use natural scents instead of fragrance products that you plug in or spray.
Set out fresh or dried flowers or simmer spices such as cinnamon, clove or
orange with some water on your stove top.
If you love candles that have a holiday scent, switch to a 100% soy candle.
They are natural and produce less soot than a paraffin candle. Please remem-
ber to use candles wisely and keep away from children!
Consider using natural decorations such as pinecones, evergreen, dried fruits
and flowers. A perennial plant such as a poinsettia, peace lily or prayer plant
makes a great gift and can reduce indoor air pollution! Caution: many plants
can be poisonous, so remember to keep out of a child’s or pet’s reach!
Switch to plant-based and natural cleaning products. Vinegar and baking soda
have proven to be effective cleaners and deodorizers.
Buy locally-grown produce for your holiday meal. And don’t forget to set
the table with cloth napkins.
Consider using LED lights for indoor and outdoor decorating. They use 75%
less energy than conventional lights. String lights are made with PVC plastic
and may contain traces of lead, so wash your hands!
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