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GoingGreen!

Paper, Plastic... or not?

In 1999, 14 million trees were cut down to produce 10 billion paper bags for Americans. An estimated 12 million barrels of oil are used in the production of 1 billion plastic bags. In addition, each year, millions of tax dollars are spent disposing of a recycling plastic and paper bags. Why not bring a reusable bag next time? We sell Green Girl Creations Bags on our web-site or you can find one to your taste at chicobag.com. Stores like Target, Kroger, CVS, and Whole Foods will give you discounts when you bring your own bag. Imagine... if we use one reusable bag for a year, we eliminate the need for 1,000 plastic bags.

We Believe In: GREEN LIVING.

We are committed to the highest standards when it comes to our environment. Going GREEN is easier than you think. So many people are concerned about our planet and what better way to give in, by reaching out and educate them?

Green Girl Creations provides you with all that’s good for you, but how about your surroundings? Have you ever stood still and thought about what you can do for your community or environment? Below are 10 tips on how you can make a difference.

How You Can Help

01. Remember the rule: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle. That's the order they should be in. Use less of something, re-use it for something else, and finally, if you can't do the other two, recycle it.

02. If you have a place to put a bin, compost all organic waste (Vegetables, Fruits, Tea bags, Coffee grounds and filters, Eggs Shells, ect.).

03. If possible, buy locally produced food. Check out your local Farmers' Markets and Community Supported Agriculture programs.

04. Start saving energy. Switch things off when they're not being used, use full loads in the dishwasher/washing machine, dry clothes on a line when possible.

05. Save water. Have showers instead of baths. Don't use sprinklers, use soaker hoses plus timers, or a hose with a spray gun.

06. Use eco-friendly cleaning products and skin-care products. Look for cleaners and detergents that are Phosphate, Ammonia and Bleach Free for cleaning the house and Beauty products free of Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Pthalates and Parabens.

07. Switch to rechargeable batteries. This will save you money and is beneficial to the environment which stops used/empty batteries going to the landfill and leaching harmful toxins into the water supply.

08. Switch to low energy light bulbs, like Compact Florescent or LED's. It's easy, makes a difference and saves you money!

09. Whenever possible buy products made of the highest post-consumer content.

10. Buy reusable bags.

Every little bit makes a big difference. You don't have to make changes all at once. Make small steps toward a big goal.