I’m not even going to lie. Up until recently, I really didn’t care about eco friendly environments, living a eco friendly life, or eco friendly ANYTHING. It wasn’t until a friend of mine shared some information with me on how the products I was using on a daily basis was filled with a bunch of hazardous toxins. It wasn’t until I knew better that I changed the way I thought and decided to switch up my lifestyle. Also, the information she shared made a lot of sense, in regards to them being filled with toxins. Because I have literally always felt sick after cleaning my bathroom. However, I just viewed how I felt as being “normal”. Now I know that isn’t normal, and in fact is actually killing us and causing damage to our bodies.
As human beings and the dwellers of Mother Nature we have forgotten that we serve a responsibility to earth and by that it means keeping it safe and protecting its environment from such events. These issues have grown to a much greater extent and in contrast with this, the concept of eco-friendly or going eco-friendly has progressed. In order to recognize this very concept we first need to understand that why do we need to go eco-friendly? The reasons can be many but the major ones are as follows:
POLLUTION
The Ozone layer is damaged. In order to save our planet we need to promote self-sustainability and self sufficency. Our purpose should be to promote a greener and healthier environment. Furthermore, in order to promote the very concept of eco-friendly we can always use eco friendly products.
LOWER COST
Many people think living an eco-friendly lifestyle is more expensive, but in reality you will save money in the long term. Frugal living should be a natural by-product of simple and sustainable living. Although you will see a higher investment up front on some products, they will more than pay for themselves over time.
HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE
Eco-friendly products for that matter guarantee you with a promise of healthier lifestyle. It will even improve the environment and in return will provide you with ample of benefits.
SUSTAINABILITY
The main aspect of going eco-friendly is about sustainability. Since the world is corrupted with pollution and toxic amount of materials, making it sustainable can be a good call.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Going eco-friendly also improves your quality of life in terms of mortality, age, diseases etc. You might have a better shot at living a quality life with health if you chose to go eco-friendly.
LESS STRESS
When you make the decision to live a green lifestyle, you protect yourself and your family from common fears, such as job loss, economic downfall and uncertain political times. You can have complete confidence that you have the ability to care for your family regardless of external issues. Having this kind of peace of mind leads to a stress-free life.
For example, you grow your own food, have solar panels and you have an established relationship with your local businesses, which includes some bartering. If your company downsizes and you lose your job, you will have the ability to continue to care and provide for your family
To simplify why I went green, it was all about the realization of what is going on around us and becoming WOKE. The realization that your choices affects you, other people and the health of our planet, makes it much easier for you to make more responsible decisions.