ECOTIP #40: Don't flush your kitty litter! Most domesticated cats carry a parasite (Toxoplasmosis Gondii or TG) which has no effect on humans or animals living with cats, with the exception of pregnant women Unfortunately, TG is not safe for sea otters and possibly other sea life, and can survive the water treatment process. TG is making its way to the ocean in what is considered clean water, and is currently responsible for nearly 20% of all sea otter deaths today. Studies are currently being done to investigate what other effects TG may be having on the environment.
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Call today to schedule your personal consultation with one of our Environmental Lifestyle Experts. A consultation lasts an hour and includes a complete examination of your domestic routines to determine where there is room for easy improvement toward more ecological choices. We discuss and address your particular concerns, tailoring your consultation to your individual needs and provide you with a full written report of our recommendations. A personal consultation can focus on any or all of the following areas:
- Cleaning Routine – One of the most common areas ripe for improvement, we can ensure that the products you use are non-toxic and non-polluting so you don’t have to spend countless hours researching the wide variety of “natural” products now on the market.
- Child Care – we all want the best for our children. We help ensure that their developing bodies aren’t exposed unnecessarily to hidden toxins. Our experts have a combined 11 years experience in natural family living with a focus on green baby care.
- Personal Care – We’ll point you in the proper direction for non-toxic and non-polluting personal care items. Fewer than 1% of personal care items on the market today contain no carcinogens!
- Pet Care – Even Fido can be greener! We’ll discuss ways to reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint.
- Home Energy Efficiency – We’ll organize your home to help reduce emissions, and help you remember how.
- Healthy Eating – How we eat has a tremendous impact not just on our bodies, but on the globe. We’ll help you move towards better shopping habits.
- Service Referrals – We’ll refer you to green service providers as you need them: car repair, lawn care, home remodeling, housekeeping, et cetera.
After your consultation, we'll arrange a time to come make the physical changes necessary - organizing your cleaning routine, replacing your incandescent light bulbs, or replacing toxic substances in your home. Over time, we'll continue to consult with you to aid in a progression toward a greener home. With our concierge services, we can additionally keep your home stocked with these items as necessary or locate and source the things you need to make a difference: environmentally friendly dry cleaners, locally-owned businesses, farmer's markets, etc.
Our concierge services may additionally include, but are not limited to, the
following:
- Grocery shopping
- Ethical gift shopping
- One-on-one meal planning and preparation training
Cost of products (cleaning materials, light bulbs, etc.) not included.
