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!
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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Paula studied architecture and now makes a living as a freelance writer,traveler and amateur photographer.She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala.She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on travel,food and bicultural and bilingual parenting .
When she is not on a plane or road trip she likes to create recipes inspired in the flavors of her native Guatemala.
- Guatemalan Dulce de Chilacayote Recipe (Crystalized Chilacayote Candy) - February 26, 2024
- Guatemalan Naranjas en Miel Recipe (Candied Oranges Recipe) - February 25, 2024
- Traditional Guatemalan Candy - February 25, 2024
¡Me encantó el video! Super cómico, jeje.
My biggest hurdle is convenience
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.
Me encanto super chistoso. Trato de usas cosas k son reciclabes para ayudar a el medio ambiente
My biggest hurdle is recycling since we don’t have pick up here!
Lo mas dificil que se me hace es resiclar puesto que no es facil vigilar que mis 4 hijos pongan cada cosa donde va.
My biggest hurdle lack of recycling bins at our new apartment.
I agree with Nickida , our apt complex doesnt have any recycling bins either !
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.
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!
Lo más difícil para mi es tener el espacio en casa para separar las basuras.
Que chistoso vide. Yo trato de usar detergente biodegradables y 100% naturales y claro reciclar y reutilizar las cosas.
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My biggest hurdle is recycling, we have to take all our garbage and recyclable stuff to the dump ourselves..
Convenience for sure. Thanks
My biggest hurdle is convenience
My biggest hurdle is cost.
Getting the entire family on board and making it ‘easier’ for all of us 🙂
I hate to admit it, it would be convenience!
Biggest hurdle, expense. Sometimes green products aren’t as cost effective for a family on a budget and have less coupons available.
It has been affordability and lack of education. Now there are some great low cost options though!
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.
My biggest hurdle to being green is sticking with it being a busy mom of almost four kids five and under!
My biggest hurdle is find eco-friendly products on a budget.
My Biggest Hurdle Is Recycling, Lack Of Resources In My Town
I often forget to bring bags when I shop.
My biggest hurdle is definitely the money factor as well.
Mine is the time involved.
I’d say expense for us. We have recycling but as far as products go, they are always more money.
My Biggest Hurdle is just not knowing WHERE to start!
Pienso es bueno que no haga hacer conciencia y ver como nosotros contribuimos a mejorar nuestro ambiente 🙂
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!
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.
Mine is expensive green products seem to cost more 🙁