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Meijer and Ecostore USA Join Forces in Green Cleaning

Wenona Napolitano — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:54:29 +0000

Michigan based Meijer and ecostoreusa have joined forces to create five ecostore brand natural cleaning products that will be sold exclusively at Meijer stores.

Meijer operates 185 stores in five states with their corporate offices in Grand Rapids, MI. Ecostore USA has it’s US office in West Bloomfield, MI. The pairing is a perfect match as Meijer continues to expand the amount of organic, natural and eco-friendly products that they offer and ecostore USA creates some of the best natural cleaning, home, pet and beauty products available.

Being Green in a Tight Economy: Part III

Jamie Ervin — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:00:21 +0000

Often times the easiest way to lessen the impact on our Earth and our wallets is simply to use LESS. The third part to our series on being green when budgets are tight.

Use the correct amount of product. For laundry soap, this is usually 2 ounces or about HALF the cap. Many of us naturally fill the cap, isn’t that what it’s for? Shampoo and conditioner usually require only a teaspoon or two. Better yet, if you can, switch to a shampoo bar. Store your soap out of the water spray, otherwise it will be shrinking while not in use. Ration your children’s shampoo and body wash supply by giving them small portions (use a shot glass size container) of products at bath time.

I’ve Switched to Non-Toxic Cleaners: Do I Still Need Poision Control’s Number?

Jamie Ervin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:44:23 +0000

Absolutely.

Non-toxic cleaners are the far better, safer choice in household cleaning. That said, there is still some danger in any cleaning product. Your child could have an allergy to an ingredient, it might contain an eye irritant or could cause stomach upsets. This is much less of a concern than carcinogens and mutagens in cleaning supplies, but that doesn’t mean we can store our solutions under the sink in an unlocked cupboard and assume that our child is safe.

This topic came up last night with a girlfriend of mine, she is one of the most environmental people I know. She shot me an email saying, “As a Mom who has changed to eco-friendly products, be it Seventh Generation, or Vermont Soap Organic All Purpose Cleaner, or even a vinegar, baking soda and water mix- what if my child were to get into it, swallow it/drink it? How non-toxic is it really, as far as having to call 911, etc…? I mean, you still have to call a doctor, right? Even though it is “non-toxic” you should still follow some sort of instruction in case of eye contact/swallowing?”