Ecological lifestyle is more pleasant and healthier.

In the modern world to live 100 percent, ecologically – without negative impact on the environment – it is not yet possible. Ecological Footprint index shows that the so-called developed countries have already gone beyond the limits of natural resources renewal, if everyone in the world would lived like the average American, we would need about five planets such as ours, if as the average European – three.

But it is possible now to reduce the negative effects, and it can do both the business and each person. Environmentally friendly life style principles can be applied in everyday life. Organic foods, environmentally friendly home care, clothing or cosmetics – these are some basic steps to help you better understand these principles and to contribute to the improvement of the environment.

Changes are necessary and it shows not just statistics, but also our direct experience.

Food

The easiest way to start is to change your diet. Attention should be paid to organic and natural food products, produced in the region where we live. If food products are imported, should be interested in what ecological and social conditions they have been grown and produced. Organic products are strictly regulated and controlled; the label “organic” can only be placed on certified products.

 

These products do not contain synthetic food additives such as colorings, sweeteners, preservatives, they are not contaminated with chemicals: nitrates, hormones, etc., they are grown caring for the environment, without the use of any synthetic chemical pesticides or, preserving non-renewable energy sources, without exhausting soil.

Safe house

Not only food, but also our homes everyday has an impact on nature and the environment. Therefore, if you determine to eat healthy food, you should commit to change certain habits at home. First of all, pay attention to the electrical appliances. The more efficient the appliance, the less energy it consumes. Eco-standard devices consume less water, they make less noise, are easy to assemble, have fewer hazardous substances for the health and environment. They are marked by special labels.

You can pay attention to the ecology by taking care of home decor. Greenest furniture, floor coverings are made of jute, wool, cotton, rattan – they are much safer than artificial materials, reducing flammability or prevent the dirt. Furniture marked by Forest Stewardship Council label is an environmentally correct choice, because the wood, and made the following furniture, comes from supervised forests which are not indiscriminately felled, they are maintained in accordance with strict standards, ensuring that will not be cut down too many trees. The trees are constantly replanted. It is also a very intelligent choice to buy an old restored vintage furniture, or modern, but already second-hand, because it does not promote manufacture of the new furniture.

Household cleaning tools should choose which are made from environmentally friendly materials. Read the labels and avoid products that are produced using materials extremely harmful to health.

Beauty and Fashion

Today, there are numerous cosmetics and hygiene products. A large part of them, unfortunately, is produced by harmful substances. As a result, the purchase should be several times considered – whether it is suitable product for health?

It is advised to avoid products containing synthetic flavoring, coloring and antibacterial materials.

Also, avoid tested on animals or use animal ingredients. Cosmetics made from natural ingredients, herbal extracts – much more useful, so it is advisable to choose them. It is better for your health to choose products that are free from harmful substances.

Fashion and clothing today is highly dramatized, while supermarkets and shops are full of wide range cheap products. However, buying cheap clothes, you are saving the expense of quality: in a few months robe becomes worn out and need to look again for the new. So, one of the ways is to search for the high-quality products. It may need to invest a little more in such products, but they persist longer.

Organic lifestyle is enjoyable, tastier, healthier, more interesting, more creative, more rational, more meaningful and more humanly close to nature.

Just take an interest and with the knowledge will comes the desire for changes. Changes are needed in all areas of life and quite radical.

 

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