On board with going green? What about going green in the kitchen? White Lotus Exquisite Home Cleaning is a green cleaning company you can trust if you are in need of extra green cleaning services! With these 4 simple steps, you’ll be on your way to a greener home.
Going Green in the Kitchen
According to an article at sparkpeople.com,
1. Consider compost.
Onion peels, carrot trimmings, apple cores, and egg shells will all become nutrient-rich dirt in a few months if you toss them in the compost. If they wind up in the landfill however, chances are they’ll stick around for a lot longer. Oxygen is necessary to keep the decomposing process moving along, but landfills are designed to keep air and water out. A carrot stick in a landfill could stick around for over a decade.
To compost, you can buy or build a compost bin, or if you have a big yard, a simple compost pile will work just as well. If you don’t have a yard, check out worm composting, which you can do in your own kitchen. Completed compost can be used to fertilize vegetable or flower gardens, container gardens, and even houseplants, returning nourishment to the soil instead of clogging up the already overcrowded landfills.
BONUS: Kitchens generate a lot of waste, but when you compost, you can significantly reduce the amount of trash in your kitchen and at your curb. But make sure you do it properly, as certain foods should not be composted.
2. Buy organic.
Choosing organically grown foods, which aren’t treated with chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, when you have the option helps to reduce the pesticide burden on the earth. Read more about the reasons to choose organic food here, and then learn how to buy organic on a budget.
BONUS: Organic foods are usually richer in nutrients too—they do a body good.
3. Eat locally.
Besides tasting fresher, locally-grown food is more ecologically sustainable. It benefits farmers and the local economy, as the profits from what is grown near you stay in your community. Check out your local farmer’s market for the best just-picked fruits and vegetables of the season, and select produce that was grown using organic methods to compound the eco-benefits. Buy large quantities and freeze, can, or dry them to enjoy locally-grown food all winter long. Or start your own organic backyard garden—the ultimate in local food.
BONUS: When you buy food that’s been shipped across the globe, you have to “eat” those transportation costs when you buy. Local food is also seasonal, which means it tastes better and is also more affordable.
4. Use greener cleaners.
Chlorine-free automatic dishwashing powder, petroleum-free soap, and non-toxic floor cleaner are all easy to find in most grocery stores. These products work just as well as their conventional competition, but leave behind less toxic residue for our bodies and the environment to process. You can also make your own cleaners with common household items like baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, borax, and washing soda.
BONUS: “Green” cleaners are usually better for people who have chemical sensitivities. Besides being better for the planet, they’re healthier for everyone in your household.”
Green Home Cleaning Services
The next time you need extra green cleaning services, don’t forget about White Lotus Exquisite Home Cleaning. Learn more about how we can help you save the planet by contacting us at (775) 856-2345.
