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Tips for becoming a greener, more earth friendly family. Every member of your family can play a role in protecting and minimizing impact on our environment.
While it's great to see what would appear to be concern from many businesses in regard to the environment, consumers need to be able to recognize greenwashing when making a purchase decision.
An Australian charity estimates the value of last year's discarded/unwanted Christmas gifts was more than $750 million - that's a lot of money for such a small country and represents a big impact on the environment. The damage done, these unwanted gifts shouldn't go to waste.
By doing more of your shopping online you can save on fuel, emissions and probably score a bargain on the way. Aside from environmental and financial benefits; it's also highly unlikely you'll be maced, shot, stabbed or crushed.
When thinking about a gift for someone, consider giving something to someone else on their behalf; such as an environmental group or other worthy cause. Here's a few ideas to consider this holiday season (or any time).
Some mouthwashes can contain nasty chemicals such as formaldehyde, sodium lauryl sulfate and polysorbate. What you don't accidentally swallow, just winds up in the environment, in particular, waterways.
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