Thursday, December 10, 2009

Eco Changeover

I have started a new project. I am slowly, as the old standbys are used up, moving over to eco friendly products for my body and for my home. I don't really know what I am doing. There is a bit of a learning curve here, I am learning that there are different chemicals found in regular moisturizers and shampoos that many many people dislike. I am learning that not everything that says "eco friendly" or "organic" is made from 100% natural ingredients. I am learning that things made from natural ingredients can also have ingredient lists that read like tongue twisters. I am also learning that no one has it all figured out. So I am learning as I go, and doing my best.

I picked up diswashing liquid today by ECOVER. It claims to be tough on grease.

I also picked up Frosty Mint toothpaste, which, once my colgate runs out, I will be trying out. This toothpaste points brings up one of the big issues with this eco changeover: It is 4 dollars more expensive than the regular brand I buy. Most nature friendly products are more expensive, but they also tend to have cuter pictures of animals on them. It's a trade off.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Its almost as if you should get more pay to make these eco changes easier...

Shashi said...

I told your faceoff story at a party today. It was a hit. Thank you.