While in a fit of do-gooderness, my mom and I decided to make a trip to our local farmers' market to scope out the wares and support some other do-gooders. We discovered a man selling organic candles with names like "Blue Ridge Rain" and "Maymont Gardens". Not only did he make beautiful products that smell divine, but he was just a regular guy informing us through his livelihood about changes we can make to be better, greener consumers. Who knew that candles were bad for the environment? It turns out that the non-organic kind are the by-products of petroleum refining process and are therefore contributing to poor air quality (check out this article). Plus, the organic ones supposedly last longer.
In addition to the organic candles, Mom and I picked out a few veggies from a farm booth. It was the perfect farmers' market scene: the whole family was manning the stand, telling their customers about the products, the youngest girl helping us pick out the best purple heirloom tomato. Inspired, we went to our local organic supermarket to find other products: Dr. Bronner's Soaps for Mom (which is the focus of a new documentary) and the Thai Stick Deodorant for me. The Thai Stick is an "Aluminum Free Crystal Deodorant Stone" that you wet and rub on like any other deodorant. I know, it sounds really weird. I used it this morning and went on a walk that got me all sweaty. Normally I'd either be reeking of baby powder, a field of artificial flowers, or rankness. Instead, I smell like... nothing! A miracle indeed.
I hope to continue documenting the lessons I learn and the people I meet while trying to become a little more green. I will also try not to be too didactic or high-and-mighty. I promise.
In the meantime, check out these additional sites for products, recipes, and links:
Molly Katzen
Nature's Gate
Organic Gardening
Seventh Generation
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