I always thought borax to be an extremely toxic man-made chemical, best avoided - but it turns out it's a naturally occurring substance with many uses around the home. It's cheap and relatively environmentally friendly when handled with the proper care - and used minimally.

Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate, is a very handy non-toxic compound that can be used as a more environmentally friendly replacement for many harsher chemicals.

Diapers have been the subject of great debate in relation to which is a more earth friendly option - reusable cloth or disposable? Research shows that cloth diapers can have as much a negative environmental impact under certain conditions. Pick up some tips on how to avoid those conditions in this article