Environmentally safe products contain no phosphates, no volatile organic compounds, no bleach or chlorinated
materials, no ammonia or other toxins in specific lines of cleaning products. Some companies even have special product lines
for safe and healthier pet care as well as a line of special safe products for babies.
WHY SHOULD WE USE THESE PRODUCTS ? These safe products do not pollute our watersheds,
atmosphere, indoor and outdoor environment and are safe for wildlife. These products are safe for use in your kitchen,bath,
laundry and all over the house. They leave no harmful residues, they are hypoallergenic and are biodegradable. The manufacturer
guarantees these products to clean your home as efficiently as traditional household cleaners.
HOW CAN WE HELP ? Using toxin free, phosphate free and chlorine free products prevents
these materials from contaminating our stream, ponds and rivers in our watershed. Use of these products helps
to reduce aquatic vegetation overgrowth, prevents these materials from leaching into ground water and are not harmful
to your home septic systems. This usage can also reduce the amounts of these compounds found in treated sewage wastewater
outflows. The manufacturing process of these safe"green" products saves trees, reduces greenhouse gases, saves
large amounts of petroleum products and processing water. There is
no animal testing of these products and they are PETA approved.
These safe household products are available at Shaws, Whole Food Market and Trader Joe's
in our area.
OTHER CONSERVATION PRODUCTS: Low wattage compact fluorescent lamp bulbs and
energy star electrical appliances reduce electrical usage. Water saving adapters in your kitchen and bath conserve
water usage.Contact your town departments or electrical service companies for information. Solar energy systems
are to become part of the future in household and industrial applications.
If we all used environmentally friendly products, reduced air and water pollution and conserved energy
and water, our future will be much "greener" in the Sudbury River Watershed.
