Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Everyday Pollution-Based Activities

By: Sarah Qureshy

Mornin

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Used Herbal Essences Products

Switched to Aubrey

Organic Hair Products

* Dyes, chemicals, and

ammonium lauryl sulfate in

generic shampoos are not

healthy for the environment

Used AgriSolutions

PesticideSwitched to an Integrated

Pest Management System

* IPM Systems are famous for minimizing chemical control methods as much as possible

Took Care of the Outside

of the Pagani Zonda Began Checking Vehicle for Proper

Maintenance As Well

With Prestone Antifreeze and Mobil Oil

* Regularly maintained

vehicles perform better and

contribute less to air

pollution

Midday

Used Glade Air FreshenerSwitched to IKEA

Potpourri

* Dried flowers are a much

better alternative to aerosol

products that contain VOC’s

Went Grocery

Shopping at Wal-MartWent to The Local

Market in Houston

* Less gas is consumed and

combusted in order for

produce to reach local markets

* Some produce must be transported over 1,500 miles to larger stores

Switched to ChicoBag

Reusable Bags Used Generic Paper Bags

* Less plastic in landfills and oceans

Evenin

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Waited in Line at Starbucks Drive Thru

Parked Car and Went

Inside to Save Gas

* Less carbon, sulfur, and

volatile organic compounds

in air if engine is not on

Used Dixie

Plasticware

Used Glass Kolbo

Brand Plate Set

* Less plastic in landfills

and oceans as well as

other environments

Used to Ignore Kitten’s Hygiene and Waste

Began Regularly Using Earthbath Brand Natural Kitten Wipes

* Less suspended

particulate matter that

affects indoor air quality