From a baby boomer perspective
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Kermit the Frog used to sing “It isn’t easy being green.” But, he was singing from a very personal viewpoint. Today, everyone is talking about being green. But, what does it mean. Probably, different things to different people.
For every product you use around the house, there’s a green substitute. I’m finding products that work as well – or better – than my old Clorox, Pinesol and Tide. Every time I find a non-toxic cleaner, I take another step toward “living green.” I’m not only feeling better about doing the right thing for my family and the planet, I’m really feeling better! I didn’t even realize how those old cleaners were affecting me – itchy, stuffed up, sneezing and sometimes worse. And who knows what the long term effects will be? I’m no longer willing to be part of that test group.
Green Goes with Everything by Sloan Barnett is a common sense approach to making these changes.
Sloan is a Today Show contributor, the Green Editor for KNTV in San Francisco, a wife and mother. When her young son was developing asthma, she found the cause to be the cleaners she was using. Watch the video below to hear Sloan’s story . . .
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Marilyn Kvasnok
A leading wellness company’s Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate and Dish Wash Concentrates have won the PTPA Media Inc. Seal of Approval
Toronto, July 16th, 2008: Marilyn Kvasnok announces that the wellness company she represents has been awarded the influential PTPA Media Inc’s Seal of Approval for excellence in parenting products.
PTPA Media Inc. (Parent Tested Parent Approved) has announced the winners of the 2008 Summer Product Call for the best in parenting products. The products have been awarded the PTPA Media Inc.’s Seal of Approval in many categories ranging from baby monitors, baby slings, safety gear, bedding and the most recent addition of a Green category.
Being honored with an award from PTPA Media Inc. is a huge achievement for a product geared to babies, children and parents. ”We are thrilled to be recognized by PTPA for our environmentally friendly household cleaning line,” said Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO, “This latest award is a testament to our company’s dedication to creating products that are always safe, always work and always green.”
The Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate, the Dish Wash Concentrate and the Automatic Dish Wash Concentrate were among many entries competing to win the PTPA Media Seal of Approval for Summer 2008. PTPA Media’s mission is to discover and appraise new products designed for children and families. Companies throughout North America submitted samples of their parenting products and they were matched with PTPA Media’s large database of parents. The products were tested by savvy parenting reviewers, and professionals and the results were compiled for PTPA Media Inc.’s review committee for the final decision. The winners of the prestigious Seal of Approval from PTPA Media are selected based on value, functionality, quality and appeal of the product.
“We are excited to announce the winners of the PTPA Media Inc. product call for Summer 2008,” said Kathryne May, a Director at PTPA Media Inc. “It’s a win-win situation for the consumer as well as the manufacturer. Parents who are shopping for products for their families can look for our Seal of Approval and know that these products have been tried and tested by parents for parents.”
“I am so proud that the organic super cleaning concentrate and the Dish Wash Concentrates have received the PTPA Media Award, especially since the company has created one of the original environmentally-friendly cleaners in 1960. I really believe in the company’s household cleaning line, because it offers non-toxic and natural cleaning choices that are safe for your family and the earth,” said Marilyn Kvasnok, Shaklee Independent Distributor.
About the company
For 50 years, this company has been a leading provider of premium quality, natural nutrition, and personal care products, environmentally-friendly household products, and state-of-the-art air and water treatment systems. In 2000, the company became the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral™ certified to totally offset its CO2 emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment. With a robust product portfolio, including more than 50 patents and patents pending worldwide, the company has more than 750,000 Members and Distributors worldwide and operates in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and soon, in China. For more information about the company, click here.
About PTPA Media Inc.
PTPA Media Inc. (Parent Tested, Parent Approved) provides an objective means to discover, appraise and promote new products designed to enrich family living. Products range from baby clothing, toys and accessories to parent-centric creations that enhance day to day life. Our mission is to marry innovative companies with discerning consumers. We provide reliable and relevant information to both parties with the intent of improving the consumer access to exciting quality products. Visit ptpamedia.com for more information.
NOTE: The company and product names have been removed to comply with the company’s current Internet guidelines.
Stuff, stuff and more stuff.
Where does it all come from?
Where does it all go?
Watch the movie: The Story of Stuff
Now that you know The Story of Stuff . . .
What can you do?
Learn about a company concerned with Global Climate Change.
Use non-toxic, earth-friendly cleaning products.
Buy concentrated products that keep extra packaging out of landfills.
You’ve got to start somewhere. But where? I believe in making little changes that add up to a big change. And everything counts. Here are some “Living Green” ideas I’ve adopted when shopping . . .
Paper or Plastic?
The answer is “Neither.” I bring my own cloth or canvas bags.
Plastic Produce Bags
I see shoppers using a plastic bag for each apple or cucumber. I just put all my produce in my cloth bag. At the checkout counter, the cashier takes out one at a time, scans it and packs it in another cloth bag.
Less is More
To reduce plastic bottles in the landfill, I buy concentrated cleaning products. The products I like are also non-toxic. Because they’re concentrated, I buy one bottle. When I’m ready to clean, I mix up a bottle of cleaner, using a little of the concentrate and filtered water. One bottle of concentrate makes a LOT of bottles of cleaner.
I’ve gone from green thumb to living green. After spending 20 years of summers out in the yard – planting flowers and vegetables, watering, weeding and reaping the harvest – I’m now going green with the realization that we need to take care of ourselves, our families and the earth. And I found a company to help me do it. I’m a Shaklee distributor.
Going to antique stores isn't as much fun since I started saying "I used to have one of these."
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