Going “Green”Easier Than Ever (NAPSA)—With over 30 percent of Americans willing to pay 20 percent more for eco-friendly products, according to the Natural Marketing Institute, companies are developing more envi- ronmentally conscious products and offerings that are good for consumers’ health and the planet. D Eco-Friendly Tips 1. Eat organic when youcan. 2. When consumingbottled water, choose waterbottles made from renewable resources, such asplants. 3. Wheneating seafood, choose the kind that is sustainably fished. 4, Put a stop fo unwanted catalogs and savetrees by going to www.catalogchoice.org. 5.Join an online group such as SimpleSteps.org, a program ofthe environmental advocacy organization Natural Resources Defense Council. It will keep you posted on protecting your health, home and environment. 6.Disable your computer's screensaver, which uses energy, and print on both sides of the paper. 7. Turn down the thermostat in your refrigerator. 8. Clean your homewith natural products, such as white vinegar and baking soda. A few dropsofessential oil can make things smell fresh and clean. @ Photo courtesy of NMI These include: e Plastic made from 100 percent natural, renewable plants grown on American soil. For example, Primo Water Corporation has introduced a single-serve water in a renewable water bottle made from Ingeo™ natural plastic, not crudeoil, like other plastic bottles. What’s known as sustainable materials, such as organically grown natural fibers (e.g., hemp, silk, cotton and wool), soy-based inks, bio-plastics and man-made cellulosics, which reduce harmful chemical and energy use Hydrogen fuel cells for powering cell phones Solar-powered laptop bags using a single solar panelfor charg- ing laptops Reusable grocery bags For families on the go, incorpo- rating these growing trends into their lifestyles is more attainable than ever. New products and services make it easy to integrate small changes that can make a big impact on the environment.
