What’s that old adage, “it starts in the home”? Well, we want to start with the home. Earth Day is next Wednesday, April 22nd and there are lots of sales on environmentally friendly products which will enrich, detox and get you on the road to environmentally sustainable living. In this day and age, sometimes economics has to take precedence over earth-friendly. But what if you could find eco-friendly, green products that are about the same price as your regular purchases? Here are our suggestions for environmentally-friendly and green products that are the same prices as their not-so-eco-friendly counterparts:

Green Cleaning Products:
Go green, save green! Get up to 50% off green & natural products at drugstore.com.. Go for environmental consumer favorites like Seventh Generation products, Ecover and Method . Try Seventh Generation Tub & Tile Cleaner, Natural Emerald Cypress & Fir Scent 32 fl oz was:$5.39, Sale Price: $3.77 (save 30%) or Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent, Blue Eucalyptus & Lavender Scent, 2x Ultra was: $11.99, Sale Price: $8.39 (save 30%) and Ecover Ecological Fabric Softener, Morning Fresh was: $6.49, Sale Price: $5.19 (save 20%) and Ecover Ecological Stain Remover was: $4.49, Sale Price: $3.59 (save 20%). method O-Mop Wood for Good Floor Microfiber Care Kit was: $41.49, Sale Price: $33.99 (save 18%).


Green & Eco-friendly Furniture
Going green with furniture sounds like a good idea but is it practical, durable and well, good-looking? The answer is ‘yes’ to all. Today’s green and eco-friendly products are made from sturdy, sustainable and low-impact materials. Look for fast-growing and renewable materials such as bamboo, mango wood, eucalyptus and sheesham wood which will add a modern touch to your home. If you are looking for a more traditional style, try hardwood construction – plantation-grown hardwoods or recycled elm and mahogany – will match any decor. As for furniture upholstery, eco-friendly materials are made from 100% organic cotton and silk while using no harsh chemicals or dyes in their construction. Some beautiful, durable and wallet-friendly favorites of ours include: Vintage Elm Door Table was: $1,895.00, Sale Price: $1,495.00 (save 21%), Mahogony & Bamboo Pedestal Was: $268.00, Sale Price: $134.00 (save 50%) or Park Avenue Love Seat Was: $1,823.00, Now: $999.99 (save 45%).


Green Bed & Bath
Incredibly soft and wonderful for people with allergies and skin sensitivities, green bedding and bath products are no longer expensive luxuries. Bedding and bath towels made from bamboo, modal and organic cottons can be found on sale for the same price as non-environmentally friendly products. So when these products are about same price, how can you not go for the ones that are created using no harsh chemicals such as chlorine and chemical softeners and are made with natural dyes? Our favorites are the bamboo sheets which are perfect for warmer months. Ultra-soft and cool to the touch, you’ll look forward to climbing between the sheets on hot summer nights. We suggest: Pinzon Bamboo King Sheet Set was: $115.00, Sale Price: $79.99 (save 30%) or
Bamboo Duvet Cover – Sand (queen) was: $159.00, Sale Price: $118 (save 15%).


For a full list of organic cotton and eco-friendly bedding and bath, see our guide Decorate using Green and Fair Trade Products.

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