How Green Are You?

摘要：There‘s no better time than pregnancy to think about creating a healthierenvironment for your baby and yourself。 Even little changes in your home, yourbehaviors, and your diet will help protect your growing family and the planetyour baby will inherit。 Here‘s your one-stop resource for making ......

By Suzanne Schlosberg

Take our quiz to see where you rate on the green scale.

There's no better time than pregnancy to think about creating a healthier environment for your baby and yourself. Even little changes in your home, your behaviors, and your diet will help protect your growing family and the planet your baby will inherit. Here's your one-stop resource for making your pregnancy a greener, more eco-conscious pregnancy.

Do you recycle?
Do you buy organic foods?
Do you buy all-natural household cleansers?
Do you use only natural fertilizers on your garden?
Do you avoid hair dyes and nail polish?
Do you use all-natural or fragrance-free personal-care products?
Do you buy mainly whole foods, rather than pre-packaged foods?
Are your bed linens made of organic cotton?
Do you buy electronics that carry the Energy Star label?
Do you use energy-efficient light bulbs in your home?

See how you rate:

Give yourself one point for every "yes"

0-2:? It ain't easy being green, but it’s not as hard as you think.? Here are a few simple steps you can take to become more eco-conscious:

3-5: You're Green!? But, you can become even greener by following these simple steps.

6-8: You're Greener!? But, you can become the greenest by following these simple steps.

9-10:? Congratulations, you scored the greenest!? Continue to take these simple steps for the healthiest future for you and your baby.

Checklist

Seek out a gentle line of linens and wash them with non-toxic laundry products.
Grow your garden using only natural fertilizers.
Recycle old electronics before buying energy efficient new ones.
Keep your hair and nail color natural.
Choose fragrance-free products.
Fill reusable containers with eco-friendlyshampoos and lotions.
Give old but still-functioning electronics a second life before pulling the plug. Check to see if the manufacturer of your old electronics offers a recycling program. Reduce e-waste by refurbishing your current electronics, passing them along to friends or donating them to a good cause.
Look for electronics that carry the Energy Star label.
Turn off computers and lights when not in use and open the curtains to maximize natural light.
Retrofit your home office with energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights (CFL), available at hardware stores.
Put used paper in a recycling container for your baby’s first scribbles.
Avoid renovations that require scraping, sanding, or refinishing older walls or furniture.
If you’re remodeling, choose the least toxic materials you can find, such as low- or no-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint.

发布日期：2008-7-4

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