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Time to break out the mop and bucket, it’s that time of year again! While getting your home and office clean and organized may appear daunting, tackling this job will have you feeling invigorated and inspired to get more work done in the long run. We say ditch those toxic chemicals and opt for products that are friendly to the earth and life on it. If you’re feeling extra-ambitious, you can even try your hand at creating your own earth-friendly cleaning concoctions, a few recipes can be found on page two of this guide.

Don’t forget to recycle or donate everything you can during and after your “greencleaning” spree.
Dispose of e-waste, batteries, old furniture, and other “junk” laying around responsibly; taking the time to use recycling and recovery services in your community is invaluable.

Organizations like Vancouver’s Happy Stan’s can pick up a variety of materials from homes, businesses and industrial sites. Thinking of our everyday “junk” in a cradle-to-grave context rather than as instantly disposable is an important step in minimizing consumption and raising awareness about the myriad products we choose to buy and their sometimes unforeseen consequences.

Keep in mind:
- Traditional chemical cleaners are major contributors to indoor air pollution and can contain hormone disrupting agents and toxic VOCs. Vegetable-based formulas are a gentler, safer option. Skip commercial “air fresheners”.
- Look out for greenwashing tactics in full effect; don’t go by pictures of fruits or flowers on a label, read the ingredients and be sure to do your research. We like to support companies that back their chat and strive to be ethical all around; see our guide of Canadian retailers.
- Avoid disposable cleaning products at all costs – they are major landfill cloggers and often exist solely to boost a corporation’s profits. Buyer beware! This is convenience at a hefty price. Yes, this means paper towels are guilty too.

For more click on the website link for the complete guide.

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