Last summer Governor Jodi Rell signed House Bill 6496. What does that mean for you? If you have school aged children, it means that by July 1, 2011 they will no longer be exposed to toxic residue left over from traditional cleaning practices in their schools. http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Connecticut-bill-will-require-schools-to-clean-217681.php.
Now schools will be required to use products that are eco-friendly. The environmentally preferable products must meet nationally certified guidelines. If the state government knows the chemicals used in schools are too harsh for people, why do many continue using the same chemicals at home?
How to start your Green Make-over
Make the switch to green cleaning products. When that spray bottle under your sink runs out of cleansing liquid, don’t replace it with the same brand you always buy. Take a minute to read labels on your next trip to the grocery or hardware store. Start your green make-over with your next purchase.
What is Greenwashing?
Since the Green movement is still very new, it’s easy for uninformed consumers to succumb to “Greenwashing”. What is Greenwashing?
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=greenwashing-green-energy-hoffman
Junene Hrycko
Owner of Ecolibrium Cleaning