Monday, August 24, 2009

First Step Towards Eco Living

"Buying Organic is beyond just keeping chemicals off your plate. It is a way that you can contribute to preserving the soil and protecting the environment for our future generation." I have been interested to move towards a more organic eco living and am taking baby steps to a healthier green living. I guess there is always a phase in life where we become more health conscious and a sudden realization of the role we play in preserving the creations of mother nature. What can we do to make ourselves healthier? We cannot alter our genes, but there is much within our control that can have an impact on our health and preserving the environment. It is definitely not easy (nor cheap), but every little step counts.
Hubs have the tendency of leaving water bottles in the car. Of course, we all have this concern about cheap plastics leaching BPA into the water, and so we switched to better more 'expensive' plastics and then to aluminium. But still I wasn't entirely happy about him leaving tupperwares in the car, and to my delight, I found this cute Sun Ray water container made from ceramic (by Claytan). No more problem with heat and it also non-reactive with fruit juices.
I have also bought a packet of Italian Alce Nero organic pasta made of semolina of durum wheat. Hubs sneakily added in 2 boxes of expensive organic chocolates (Macadamia and Almonds) into the shopping cart. Anyhow, these organic chocs are yummy-licious... not too sweet, just nice and smooth.
I have been looking for 100% cotton tampons and finally found one. The Natracare tampons are certified organic 100% cotton, are made from only natural materials that are totally chlorine-free (TCF) and have no additives. Natracare also produces a wide range of other natural feminine hygiene products.
All the above can be purchased at a comprehensive one stop organic shop:
Justlife Shop
1C, Jalan Sungai Kelian,
11200 Penang
By applying for a member card, you are entitled for a 10% discount on non-perishable items, and 5% for perishable items.

2 comments:

  1. I am wary with tampons. I hear it causes infections (you-know-where). But I might try those chocolates! =D Your hubby has good thinking!

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  2. wei.. are u one of the share holders in the shop? will visit there some day ;)

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