Like many other women, I am addicted to Pinterest. I rely on this virtual “scrapboard” or “pinboard” for recipes, decorating ideas and, lately, Do-It-Yourself (DIYs) cleaners that help me to reduce my use of chemicals that hurt the environment and my body.
The environment is especially on my mind today as we celebrate Earth Day.
Most of my friends are interested in saving money and reducing their impact on the environment. Pinterest is an excellent source for recipes for old-fashioned, chemical-free cleaners. Do you have recipes that you could share?
And it’s not just cleaning products. Are you a plastiholic? Research has suggested that some chemicals that come in plastic are dangerous for our health. Also, our waterways have become polluted with excess plastic shopping bags and debris. This plastic mass kills the fish and other algae and life forms that are necessary for a stable eco-system. Check out this list of “16 ways to limit plastic waste.” Will you go on a “plastic diet” this month?
The ELCA and Women of the ELCA offer resources that you can use in your church and community this Earth Day.
I encourage you to check out a list of eco-friendly cleaners and other clever DIY ways to save water. How will you resolve to make a difference for the planet and for your health on Earth Day and beyond?
I hope you will join me in celebrating Earth Day by visiting our Facebook page and let us know what you are doing to care for creation.
Elizabeth McBride is the director for intergenerational programs, digital engagement and editor of Café.
This post first appeared on the Women of the ELCA blog in April 2017.