A Beginner’s Guide To The Pros and Cons Of Going Green

July 13, 2009

Although I think going green is the only way to go, there are others who wonder is there aren’t negatives to going green. There are some inconveniences to going green and there are some sacrifices to while living green.

Pros:

1. Living green is better for our planet
2. Going green increases the chance that our children and grandchildren will have a clean and healthy world to live in
3. Once initial costs are paid, living green is extremely inexpensive.
4. Going green is a great lesson to teach your kids.
5. No more guilt over the eco-irresponsible things you know that you’re doing

Cons:

1. Going green takes more time and time is a rare commodity for busy moms.
2. Depending on how “green” you go materials and supplies may take up more precious space
3. Certain aspects, like buying organic food and products, can cost more than their less eco-friendly alternatives
4. When you do occasionally slip and throw away a soda can or forget your reusable shopping bags one grocery day, you run the risk of feeling guilty.

Okay, I’m really scraping the bottom of the going green cons list but that’s only because I can’t think of any really good reasons to not go green. If time, space of money are a concern, start small and build up over time. No one is saying you have to throw away all your food, clothing, cleaning and beauty products only to make more conscientious choices in the future. And if you make a slip up once in a while, remember that you’re not perfect and you’re making many good changes that are good for our planet. Fact is, nothing should stop you from doing your best for the world we live in.

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