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    Getting Green Now: Tips for a Greener Life Quick
    Getting Green Now: Tips for a Greener Life Quick
    Getting Green Now: Tips for a Greener Life Quick
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    Getting Green Now: Tips for a Greener Life Quick

    By Kim Cecchi

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    About this ebook

    I wrote this book with the intention of helping those who are unaware of how the things they may do in their daily lives impact the health of people and our planet, to make better choices.

    You will receive quick tips on what you can do to "green" your lifestyle, and why it is a good idea to do things a little different.

    Some chapters have a tip that is similar to one in a different section. I did this in case you skipped another chapter, but the tip is also relevant in that section.

    Start slowly, maybe picking 5 or 10 tips, and make the change. After you become comfortable with the changes, change a few more things.

    Before you know it, you will be GREEN!

    Then, start to spread the word!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateFeb 23, 2012
    ISBN9781468534740
    Getting Green Now: Tips for a Greener Life Quick
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    Kim Cecchi

    Kim Cecchi is a mom, environmental activist, writer, Personal Fitness Trainer, and yoga and fitness instructor. Being a mom has inspired her to care for the place where she, her child and (hopefully) grandchildren, friends, and family will live their lives. Being an environmental activist has inspired her to share everything she has learned about caring for the environment with everyone sometimes whether they like it or not. Being a writer has given her the chance to share my knowledge, thoughts, and ideas with the world. Being a yoga and fitness instructor for over 20 years has enabled her to help others care for themselves-physically and mentally, and through her newsletters, environmentally. Please feel free to send comments, such as finding typos, or if you found the book helpful, or if you have any questions to Kim Cecchi at gettinggreen@comcast.net.

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      Getting Green Now - Kim Cecchi

      © 2012 Kim Cecchi

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 2/16/2012

      ISBN: 978-1-4685-3475-7 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4685-3474-0 (e)

      This e-book helps save trees.

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2011963470

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      This book is printed on acid-free paper.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      CONTENTS

      Thank you

      The Purpose of this book

      Green Home

      Office

      Environment

      Recycling

      Beauty

      Green Living

      Resources

      About The Author

      Thank you

      Special thanks and much love go out to Kristine Lambert and Laura Hirsch, for helping me edit this book and for their valued insights. Having a fresh pair of eyes is always helpful and very much appreciated.

      I would also like to thank the many companies and organizations that provided the research and information that made the writing of this book possible.

      Kim Cecchi black.jpg

      The Purpose of this book

      I wrote this book with the intention of helping those who are unaware of how the things they may do in their daily lives impact the health of people and our planet to make better choices.

      You will receive quick tips on what you can do to green your lifestyle, and why it is a good idea to do things a little different.

      Some chapters have a tip that is similar to one in a different section. I did this in case you skipped another chapter, but the tip is also relevant in that section.

      Start slowly, maybe picking 5 or 10 tips, and make the change. After you have become comfortable with the changes, change a few more things.

      Before you know it, you will be GREEN!

      Then, start to spread the word!

      Green Home

      1. Tip: Recycle whenever you can.

      Why? Recycling will reduce the amount of waste you send to landfills by around 75 percent and reduce the amount of resources used to make the product. Recycle paper, plastic, aluminum, glass, and electronics whenever you can. Check out the website www.earth911.com . 

      2. Tip: Switch to energy-saving light-bulbs.

      Why? Compact fluorescent light-bulbs (CFL) and Light Emitting Diodes (LED) light-bulbs use 75% less energy and last about 10 times as long as incandescent bulbs. Switching will keep a lot of greenhouse gasses out of the air, and will save you money.

      Try www.philips.com.

      3. Tip: Shorten your showers.

      Why? You can save more than 5 gallons of water for every minute you shorten your shower. Limit showers to 5 minutes or less. Set a timer if it helps.

      4. Tip: Try reed aromatherapy diffusers with essential oils to give your home a constant fragrance.

      Why? They work like other air fresheners, like plug-ins, but don’t waste energy, last longer, and don’t contain nasty chemicals, like phthalates. Try www.wholesalereeddiffusers.com.

      5. Tip: Use natural cleaners.

      Why? They don’t have toxins in them, work well, and cost less. Try making your own from vinegar, baking soda, and borax.

      6. Tip: Wash your clothes in cold water.

      Why? Ninety percent of the energy used by your washing machine goes to heating up the water. They will get just as clean as using hot water, and will save you money.

      7. Tip: Use an earth-friendly laundry detergent. You can also make your own detergent. Start by soaking the clothes in a bucket half full of water and ½ cup of lemon juice before you wash the load in the washing machine. Add ¼ cup of baking soda to brighten and ¼ of vinegar to soften the clothes.

      Why? Your clothes are not really clean if you wash them in chemicals. They can damage your health and the environment. Check out www.seventhgeneration.com and www.Ecover.com.

      8. Tip: Install

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