Seems like everytime you trun on the tv you hear about the environment.  Natural cleaners, sustainable materials, earth friendly products I am sure many of you are confused by what to do to make a difference.

You stand in the aisle at the store reading labels and wondering what is toxic and what is not.  There are some basics to follow when wanting to make a difference.

I recommend that first you get educated on the green movement, with the internet at our disposal it is easy to become self educated on any subject.  It shouldn’t be confusing and there are many of us here that care enough about the environment to make it easier for anyone to make a difference.

Though I promote Shaklee very strongly there are some other companies that care about the health of their consumers and the environment.  Just be diligent when choosing your products as they do not always tell you everything.  Call the company, ask questions and if they do not want to answer you or seem to be vague then that is a company you should not consider.

There are many companies making green claims that simply are not true and when I have personally called them with the right questions I was given an honest answer. 

My choice is Shaklee but yours may be something different and as long as you are aware of the problems and doing something that will make a difference I feel that I have done my part in making a difference by keeping you informed.

Many of the big corporations in America are taking baby steps to improve the environment and a small step is to me a step in the right direction.

Do I believe they can do more?  Absolutely.  They can reduce or eliminate their footprint on the planet by taking the right steps to become Climate Neutral.  They can make sure their products are truly safe and not making false claims just to make money from such a great cause. 

Here are some basics you should know when making the transition from toxic chemicals to green cleaning products in your home. 

1. Just because it is a company that has been around for years, do not trust their claims to be true.  Investigate it and know that you are getting what you are looking for.
2. Ask if they are using any chemicals in their product that can be dangerous for you and the environment.
3. If you are not getting the answers you seek, then look elsewhere.
4. Consider the alternative of shopping online from companies that have been making green products for years.

I love doing my shopping online, I am not running from store to store, wasting gas and wreaking more havoc on the planet.  By placing one order I am able to purchase my green cleaning products, shampoos, conditioners, skin care, childrens products, nutritional products, air and water purifiers, laundry products, dishwashing, hand washing, everything besides food for my home with one order.  I am ordering from a company that has offset their greenhouse gasses and was the first company in the world to be certified climate neutral.

If you choose to buy the products I promote or someone elses that is great that you are taking the steps to make a difference, just be diligent and be sure they are what they claim to be.

When Roger Barnett bought Shaklee he found products that were not all natural and he has been making sure that each of them are.  There have been times when a product would not be available to us until he was certain that it was what it claimed to be.  When Dr. Shaklee died and the company went to a Japanese pharmeceutical there were some things that changed and Roger has made sure they are back to nature as Dr Shaklee worked his whole life to achieve.  Mr. Barnett has been forhtright with us and I know Shaklee is a name I can trust.

Remember the fundamentals and just because a product says eco friendly, there are no regulations as of yet for companies making these claims, there will be in the near future hopefully. 

Like with anything else it takes due diligence and with some leading questions you can get the informatio you seek.

When choosing a company to affiliate myself with I spent months researching the many different options available to me.

I am always available to take your questions about natural produts and Shaklee if you wish to contact me.  Remember I give away 1 product a week, just fill out the contact us form to get in the drawing.  I will be adding a page soon with all winners and what they have to say once they have had time to  receive and use the product.

 

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Is your natural cleaner Green Seal Certified? Some of you may not be familiar with Green Seal Certification, if not let me tell you a little about it.

Green Seal works with manufacturers, industry sectors, purchasing groups, and governments at all levels to “green” the production and purchasing chain. We utilize a life-cycle approach, which means we evaluate a product or service beginning with material extraction, continuing with manufacturing and use, and ending with recycling and disposal. Products only become Green Seal certified after rigorous testing and evaluation, including on-site plant visits. This was taken from a page from Green Seal. To read more about what Green Seal does click the link above.

I am proud to say the natural cleaner I use in my home has been given the Green Seal Certification. Check out these products by clicking on the box in the side bar of my blog.

The company was also the first company in the world to be certified Climate Neutral. Now let’s talk about Climate Neutral. Wikipedia defines Climate Neutral:

Climate Neutral is the concept of reducing or offsetting any greenhouse gases produced by any entity (individual, business, country, etc.) so as to create a ‘neutral’ effect on global warming for that entity. The process begins with a determining what your greenhouse gas ‘footprint’ is. Once greenhouse gas output has been determined, becoming climate neutral is accomplished by a combination of conservation, improved efficiency and purchasing of offsets from off-set companies.

Shaklee Corporation Wins 2008 Stevie(R) Award for Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program. Read more by clicking here.

Why run the risk of using products that claim to be natural and organic but test results have proven they contain harmful carcinogens.

Look for more information about green seal certified and natural cleaners here daily.

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Using a natural cleaner in your home makes sense for your health, your wallet and your planet.

YOU’D HAVE TO SPEND MORE THAN $3,400 TO GET THE EQUIVALENT CLEANING POWER IN THE GET CLEAN STARTER KIT!

This choice makes a positive impact on the planet. Purchasing this kit eliminates 108 pounds of packaging waste from our landfills and eliminates 248 pounds of greenhouse gas.

The Starter Kit Contains:

* Basic H2™ Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate, 16 oz. (1)
* Basic H2™ Organic Super Cleaning Wipes, 35 Wipes (1)
* Germ Off Disinfecting Wipes, 35 Wipes (1) - NEW!
* Nature Bright Laundry Booster and Stain Remover, 32 oz. (1)
* Scour Off™ Heavy-Duty Paste, 9 oz. (1)
* Hand Wash Concentrate, 32 oz. (1)
* Dish Wash Concentrate, 16 oz. (1)
* Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate, 32 oz. (1)
* Fresh Laundry Concentrate HE Compatible, Regular Scent, 32 oz. (Liquid) (1) - NEW!
* Soft Fabric Concentrate, 32 oz. (1)
* Soft Fabric Dryer Sheets, 80 sheets (1)
* Hand Wash Decorator Dispenser (2)
* Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate Dispenser (empty) (1)
* Nature Bright Dispenser (empty) (1)

Including all the accessories you need to get really clean:

* Organizer Caddy (1)
* Spray Bottles (3)
o Windows and Mirrors
o All-Purpose
o Degreasing - NEW!
* Basic H2™ Full Strength Dispenser Bottle with Dropper Tip (1)
* Dropper Pipette
* 1 oz. Dispenser Pump for 32 oz. Bottle (2)
* Laundry Measuring Scoops (2)
* Dual Measuring Spoon (1)
* Cleaning Accessories (4)
o Super Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
o Super Microfiber Window Cloth
o Super Microfiber Dish Sponge
o Miracle Scrubber Pad

What this kit will do for you is this:

Using a natural cleaner is a smart choice for your health and the health of your family and pets. No longer will you be breathing in toxic chemicals. When I first used these products I wondered how they would compare, especially to my bleach for my whites. I was blown away, not only are my whites white, our socks don’t rip apart after a few washings as socks tend to do from bleaching over and over. Remember that women who stay home are 54% more likely to get cancer than those that work away from home. That is a startling statistic and it is because our homes are so toxic.

What you need to do now is click on the box in the right side bar and order your kit today. You will thank me once you do. Enjoy your kit when it comes.

By the way did I mention that for every kit sold because of all the packaging saved from buying your cleaning supplies over and over is equivalent to planting ten trees. Plant your tress today.

Cheryl C McNeil

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Going green is gaining momentum. Using a natural cleaner in your home is becoming the norm.

Thinking about the toxins cleaning products emit into your home would make one think of what that is doing not only to the health of their children, pets and theirselves but also what it does to the planet.

Statistics show that women who work from home run a 54% higher risk of of cancer than women who work away from home.

Other than the consequences to your health using cleaners that contain toxins are not processed by sewage or septic systems which eventually pollutes the groundwater, rivers and oceans. Using a chemical cleaner as opposed to using a natural cleaner is an issue that affects us all.

Using a natural cleaner for washing dishes, laundry, bathing, shampooing your hair and even cleaning your tubs and toilets means better health for you, your family and all those that work in our environment.

As I work from home I choose not to be in that higher percentage of women that risk getting cancer. I am an environmentalist and proud of it but even for those that aren’t using a safe cleaner in the home makes sense.

If every household in the U.S. replaced just one bottle of 50 ounce petroleum-based liquid laundry detergent with a 50 ounce natural cleaning product, we could save 280,000 barrels of oil, enough to heat and cool 16,000 U.S. homes for a year! Wow that is a huge statistic and what a difference that can make.

Make a conscience decision today to buy just one safe and natural cleaner and make a difference in your world.

 

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