I love our planet and believe that we need to do something drastic to save it and I want to do my part. I also think that natural and organic products are better for my family. I would love to buy 100% organic, use only natural products for cleaning and recycle and reuse everything but the truth is that I don’t. I admit it , I don’t have the time to make compost and half the times I go to the supermarket I forget my reusable bags and feel so guilty afterwards. Organic is just too expensive for our family and even though I have been meaning to replace my cleaning products for a more environmentally friendly option I haven’t because I still have the notion that all green products are a lot more expensive.
When some of my friends talk about using only all natural products in their homes I feel so guilty I don’t even join the conversation because I don’t want them to discover I am still using all that stuff that’s loaded with chemicals and is bad for the environment and for my kids!
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I had no idea that I was not the only one feeling guilty and that most women feel the same way I do. I am environmentally conscious and I do care. This infographic was truly eye opening for me and I believe that the important thing is doing the best we can to be ecologically conscious and that our efforts do count for something even if we are not eco-fanatic.
For me the hardest part of being green is that green and organic products are usually so much more expensive. According to Green Work’s new survey 93% of women (me included!) agree that being environmentally friendly should be accessible to everyone. Most women say affordability makes green product purchases more accessible (63%) than any other factor.
Practicality is also a factor. I consider my time to be extremely valuable and feel that I have less time than I should to spend with my children, so it’s hard for me to be green when it requires too much work. According to Green Work’s survey practicality is what guides where women incorporate environmentally conscious actions into their lives. In fact, 59 percent say just that, “I introduce environmentally friendly practices only when it is practical given my lifestyle.”
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Zelma @ YoSoyMami.com
January 28, 2013 at 8:08 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
¡Me encantó el video! Super cómico, jeje.
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allie
January 29, 2013 at 12:31 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle is convenience
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Kelly R.
January 29, 2013 at 12:56 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
The biggest hurdle is that it is not always easy/convenient to recycle. There needs to be recycling cans in places where trash cans are and more recycling centers.
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Yesi Salazar
January 29, 2013 at 1:20 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Me encanto super chistoso. Trato de usas cosas k son reciclabes para ayudar a el medio ambiente
Becca Wilson
January 29, 2013 at 1:30 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle is recycling since we don’t have pick up here!
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elda torres
January 29, 2013 at 2:25 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Lo mas dificil que se me hace es resiclar puesto que no es facil vigilar que mis 4 hijos pongan cada cosa donde va.
Nickida
January 29, 2013 at 2:53 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle lack of recycling bins at our new apartment.
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Michelle M.
January 29, 2013 at 3:38 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I agree with Nickida , our apt complex doesnt have any recycling bins either !
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Yadira (Club de las Diosas)
January 29, 2013 at 3:44 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I think one of my biggest challenges is know more about which items are recyclable and which are not. We do teach our boy to recycle.
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Loreina
January 29, 2013 at 3:56 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle is knowing what to buy that is affordable. Also, there aren’t any recycling centers nearby me. I think I would recycle more if it were easier. I know that sounds bad, but it’s true!
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Natalia
January 29, 2013 at 4:03 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Lo más difícil para mi es tener el espacio en casa para separar las basuras.
GILDA CAMPOS
January 29, 2013 at 7:42 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Que chistoso vide. Yo trato de usar detergente biodegradables y 100% naturales y claro reciclar y reutilizar las cosas.
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Kelly R
January 29, 2013 at 10:34 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle is recycling, we have to take all our garbage and recyclable stuff to the dump ourselves..
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Athena
January 30, 2013 at 12:34 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Convenience for sure. Thanks
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Kathleen Kennedy-Leon
January 30, 2013 at 2:09 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle is convenience
Briana Floor
January 30, 2013 at 3:09 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle is cost.
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Melanie - Que Means What
January 30, 2013 at 6:44 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Getting the entire family on board and making it ‘easier’ for all of us
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Stephanie G
January 30, 2013 at 7:16 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I hate to admit it, it would be convenience!
shelly
January 30, 2013 at 2:22 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Biggest hurdle, expense. Sometimes green products aren’t as cost effective for a family on a budget and have less coupons available.
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Erinn S
January 30, 2013 at 2:26 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
It has been affordability and lack of education. Now there are some great low cost options though!
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Denise McDonuts
January 30, 2013 at 3:47 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I always thought it was way more expensive. Now I am seeing there is so many options. I have taken small steps, mostly cleaning products from a local market.
Farrah
January 31, 2013 at 1:29 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle to being green is sticking with it being a busy mom of almost four kids five and under!
María Machuca (Lennie)
January 31, 2013 at 1:33 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle is find eco-friendly products on a budget.
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Heather Hayes Panjon
January 31, 2013 at 2:55 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My Biggest Hurdle Is Recycling, Lack Of Resources In My Town
Lor
January 31, 2013 at 9:56 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I often forget to bring bags when I shop.
Alicia
February 2, 2013 at 4:40 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle is definitely the money factor as well.
Christy Maurer
February 2, 2013 at 7:01 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Mine is the time involved.
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Julie
February 2, 2013 at 8:38 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I’d say expense for us. We have recycling but as far as products go, they are always more money.
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April Wray
February 3, 2013 at 4:04 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My Biggest Hurdle is just not knowing WHERE to start!
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Lilyana Cruz
February 3, 2013 at 11:03 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Pienso es bueno que no haga hacer conciencia y ver como nosotros contribuimos a mejorar nuestro ambiente
Kristin
February 4, 2013 at 5:41 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
It’s sad to say, but it takes some work…it’s an effort to make that full transition to being green. I do some things here and there and want to make the full changeover, but sometimes it’s just easier or more convenient, and I’m in a rush and I fall back on old habits. Bad excuse, I know…but I’m working on it!
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Alisha Kostiuk
February 4, 2013 at 2:34 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My biggest hurdle is recycling, we don’t have a drop off in our town, I try to take in boxes of magazines and papers but everything else just gets thrown away.
Savannah Miller
February 4, 2013 at 4:06 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Mine is expensive green products seem to cost more