Today is Earth Day and though we try and be “green” whenever possible, it’s nice to make an extra effort to be earth friendly on Earth Day. Not making unnecessary trips in the car is a good idea all the time and something I’ve strived to get better about for a while now. To make sure I get all my errands done in one fell swoop, I make a list of if I’m going to more than three places on one trip. If I don’t, I might end up whipping past the post office without dropping off my outgoing mail.
Excerpt from the Earth Day website:
Earth Day 2010 can be a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs. Earth Day Network is galvanizing millions who make personal commitments to sustainability. Earth Day 2010 is a pivotal opportunity for individuals, corporations and governments to join together and create a global green economy. Join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day.
When it comes to “green” living, eating locally produced foods is a really good way to be kind to the environment. Local farmer’s markets are popping up in many places these days. To find one in your area, check the Local Harvest website. All fresh fruits and veggies are naturally gluten-free. Clearly, buying tomatoes grown 20 miles from your house is better than buying some flown in from another country. And the locally grown tomatoes should taste better too!
There are ways to cook that are more environmentally friendly as well. Using a crock pot to make dinner instead of the oven will save both energy and money. This is a great way to cook during the hot and humid days many of us are already experiencing or will be experiencing soon. You can even have sandwiches, chips, and salad for a “no cooking required” meal. Udi’s bread is edible with heating or toasting – just open the bag and enjoy great-tasting gluten-free bread!
People on a gluten-free diet tend to have a lot of food in the freezer. The items usually include muffins, bread, pizza crusts, and other various bread items. To keep from going through as many plastic food storage bags as I used to, I wrap items in wax paper and then place them inside the bags. This wrapping and storage method allows the bags to be reused again and again. I much prefer this to have to wash the bags. In our area, the washed bags never seem to get dry – especially in the warm months.
We switched to non-toxic cleaners several years ago. At one time, Seventh Generation products were widely reported online to be gluten-free, but the company does not state that anything in their line is gluten-free. According to their website, the products are made with ingredients that do not contain gluten and also some that might. Everyone should use products that make them comfortable, of course. We absolutely love Seventh Generation products!
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