There’s no better time than pregnancy to green up your lifestyle. These easy steps will make our world a little healthier for all its new inhabitants, including the babe you’re currently brewing.
• Avoid the use of unnecessary chemicals and toxins by opting for natural cleaning supplies.
• Keep your recycling bin and garbage can in the same place to remind yourself to recycle when possible.
• Improve indoor air quality by adding green plants to your home and opening the windows every so often to let in fresh air.
• Buy locally grown produce—or start growing your own!
•Take note of the ingredients in your beauty products and visit cosmeticsdatabase.com to find out if they’re safe.
(For more tips and places to start greening up your life, check out our article “Simple ways to clean up your act.“)
