GROWING GREEN MINDS:

*Tips, Advice & Ideas for living a

'Greener' Life with lighter footsteps*

PHONE AGAIN

More than 500 million cellphones are in landfill sites across the globe now, with another 125 million heading to shelves and landfills this year alone! Donate your phone to charity or recycle it with a phone recycling program-- most operators now run one.

CUT DOWN YOUR PLASTIC

Swap plastic containers for stainless steel ones that you can reuse many times. Instead of using microwavable plastic containers, use ceramic microwave-safe versions or glass. Also, pack food in brown paper bags, empty bread bags or reusable containers instead of specially made ziploc sandwich bags (these can take over 100 yrs to break down!). All of these methods can help reduce the use of plastic in your kitchen & help you leave a lighter footstep.

Say Aloe to Stings:

Don't invest in chemical creams for stings & bruises when natural products will do just as well to help you heal quickly. Aloe vera is a great soothing product that can be used on itchy skin. It also helps bites & stings to heal & can ease the pain of burns. Aloe vera produces six different antiseptics, which can kill mold, bacteria & fungus!