TIP for Wednesday June 17th, 2009

When you want your house to smell nice you reach for the spray can. There’s a great deal of energy and processing that goes into the manufacturing of aerosol-based sprays. The can itself is made from steel, often with plastics for the nozzle and cap. PLUS Some of the chemicals and propellants in aerosols can be pretty nasty too. Try a green method like pot pourri. You will be recycling tree and plant matter and you can always refresh it with new fragrances when the scents wear off. Use eco-friendly oils and organically grown flowers or dried fruit peels. You can save a lot of landfill waste and avoid aerosols!