From the products you use to the foods you eat, here's how to be more eco-friendly during your pregnancy.
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We asked. You answered. Of readers polled online, 69 percent are now more concerned with “going green” than before they became pregnant. Why? Not just because choosing eco-friendly products and reducing the amount of resources used is trendy. Put simply, contributing to a healthier planet makes for healthier people, including you and your family.
Fortunately, finding products made with fewer chemicals is getting easier. Responding to consumer demand, more manufacturers are now using recycled or recyclable materials that are less harmful to humans and the earth. You can always think a little greener in the choices you make, whether that’s seeking out linens produced without tons of chemicals, growing your garden with natural fertilizers or purchasing organic household products. How, where and when you make changes is up to you.
To help you decide whether to go green , greener or greenest , here are a few ideas for reducing, reusing and recycling through all three trimesters and beyond.The gentlest, most natural body-care products and cosmetics benefit not only new moms but also Mother Earth, by lowering the amount of toxic chemicals that end up in the air, soil and groundwater.
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