Green Options

One of my closest friends (and fellow mom) is not exactly “green”. She tends to skew towards the tested and reliable brands and not towards the “fad” of baby organic products.

I recently persuaded her to try a few organic products and, low and behold, she has been very pleased with the results. So … here are a few tips to getting your parents, friends, mother-in-laws and other skeptics to slowly embrace healthy alternatives.

You’ve heard about Fair Trade. You believe in the idea and look for it when you shop. Now it’s time to let others know. From the passing comment to the big party, here are some ways to introduce your friends and familys to the benefits of Fair Trade:

1. Grab a cup of Fair Trade coffee, tea, hot cocoa or wine with a friend and start a discussion.

2. Give a Fair Trade

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Q: Some of my friends don’t seem to care as much about the environment as I do. How can get them to care?

A: I say stuff their tailpipes with potatoes and look menacingly at them. No, I’m only kidding. Your friends are probably really great people, and there are lots of great ways to encourage them to do well by the environment. It can even be fun.

Let’s imagine your neighbor and friend, Joe, has

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We often ask someone we trust for advice or referrals, but when it comes to making environmentally friendly choices many people go it alone. Whether it is friends or family, chances are they’ll listen to you about your green experiences and will maybe even try incorporating a few themselves.

Bring it up in conversation. Find opportunities to drop your green success stories. If your friends are complaining about gas prices, tell

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