Tips to Improve Your Environment

• Start to make one small change at a time

• Switch to non-toxic cleaning products to minimize exposure to chemicals, including fragrances.

  The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has a guide to Healthy Cleaners where you can look for healthier alternatives.

• Switch to non-toxic personal care products.

  Check the EWG Skin Deep and EWG Sunscreen Guides to see ratings on different personal care products.

• Open windows on nice days to allow fresh air to circulate

• Consider investing in an air purifier for your home or work space

• Switch to wooden cutting boards and wood or stainless-steel cooking utensils and ditch the plastic

• For food storage, use glass storage containers (i.e. Mason jars) and beeswax wraps when possible

• Use stainless steel beverage cups and water bottles rather than plastic.

• If you use a tea kettle to boil water, look for one with a stainless-steel liner and components

• Do what you can but don’t let it become stressful

• Continue to learn

. . . one step at a time

Check out the World Health Organization’s Air Quality Index (AQI) to see how your community rates.