In Honor of Grandmother Earth, Let's Go Green! by MarVeena Meek

In Honor of Grandmother Earth, let's go Green!

by MarVeena Meek

Summer Solstice is around the corner June 21. My favorite time of year. I love the green and growing season.

When everything is lush and alive I feel more so. This is the perfect time to reconnect to our Earth Mother and go deep inside our inner selves and see how we can be a part of the solution rather than a part of the problem here on earth.

Think about what sort of footprint I am leaving. Am I doing my part to think green, live green and be green? Below are some simple ideas you can easily incorporate into your home for a greener life.

1. Recycle your trash. I live in the country and we don't have a dedicated recycle system in place. So we have created our own plan. I set up four  medium-sized trash cans in my mud room--one for paper that is recyclable, one for my glass jars that I can't reuse my self, one for plastic bags and bottles, and one for regular trash. Note: I always take my own shopping bags with me to the store.

2. If you are thinking of installing new flooring, consider using a product like Bamboo, It grows really fast and looks wonderful too. Cork is also a great option, as you don't have to cut the trees to harvest it. It grows back without harm to the tree. If you are set on using carpet, make sure to use a natural fabric like wool, sisal or jute. A lot of other fabrics emit really toxic chemicals that can create a “sick building syndrome”. We don't need that!

3. There are cleaning solutions we can use that get the job done without releasing toxins. You can make your own or go to natural food stores for safe alternatives made with simple agents like vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice and borax.

4. Your central air conditioning system is your biggest energy sucker, followed by your refrigerator. Updating your refrigerator to an energy- efficient model can save a lot and lower the toxic carbon dioxide emissions.

5. If you are going to paint a room, look for some low VOC paints. They are available at most paint stores. The healthier paint options will have a Green Seal on the logo. Well worth using. Old-style paints can contain many harmful fumes like petrochemicals, benzene and formaldehyde. Nasty stuff! You can do better. When you are prepping your space be careful of old paint. If it was painted before the 1970s it could contain lead, which is very toxic.

6. You can make green food choices, too, by using organically-grown products at every opportunity.  When we use products that are sustainably grown we are reducing the toxins and pollution that are released into the environment. Grow your own veggies, consider some chickens for your own fresh high-omega eggs. Support local green farmers whenever possible. I always ask at the farmers market if they use chemicals on their produce. If they do I keep walking. Hopefully, the farmers will begin to feel better about using alternatives to chemicals on their produce.

7. By using a solar water heater you can really reduce your carbon dioxide emissions. You will see a significant reduction of your water heating bills as well. Also you may be eligible for some tax deductions. If you are handy you can build your own; there are several websites that have information to help you.

Thank you for reading this article and making some progress to green up your life.  If we all begin to live this way and teach our children to live green we can be proud of what we leave to our grandchildren.

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From Dallas,  Tx. MarVeena Meek known as the Ghost Queen publishes her Ghost Queen E-zine each week with hints and tips on psychic development and paranormal experiences. You can sign up for free at her web site www.ghostqueen.com