Going Green

The most savvy of green minds know that the gas-guzzling lawnmower is so five years ago. Anymore, green connoisseur are opting for the electric mower, but even wasting electricity is something that can be not so eco-conscious of a choice as well. So where should one turn to get the best option in going “green”, no pun intended, with their lawn? The answer is the push mower. This option not only uses zero electricity and zero gas, it also utilizes your god-given legs to do all of the work.

The push mower is the best way to burn calories and be eco-friendly as well. It has five-steel blades that can be adjusted to your height specifications and it has an 18″ cutting width as well. The wheels are plastic with vinyl thread and the cut grass is caught in a catcher bag that trails behind the push mower and can be added onto the mower or left off.

Push mowers are above all the best eco-friendly option to go with, especially during this season when everyone else on your block is firing up the gas powdered or electric mowers, you can rest assured you aren’t contributing to the eco-mess that is already created.

This push mower can be purchased for under $200 and the catcher bag can be purchased for under $50 through Seventh Avenue, or at Amazon as well.

When it comes to going green the best way to change is to start small and instead of buying something that was man made and contains toxic chemicals, why not buy something that is a lot better for the environment.  Here are a few going green Eco-essentials to get your started.

1.  Eco Ranch:  It’s a board game where the goal is to reduce your carbon footprint and expand your awareness of environmental issues.  It’s a great way to help kids understand how important the earth is and what they can do to help save problems the earth is suffering currently. ($35)

2.  Made By Hank:  Ever wanted a purse that brings out the best in your Eco-style?  Why not choose a style from Made by Hank purses.  The designer Katie Henry makes these hand stitches zippered pouches in the most eye appealing styles available and they have vintage fabrics as well to help complement you Eco-style.  ($12-$16)

3.  Beklina Organizers:  Need some Eco-friendly organizing tools?  Try this recycled leather day planner made by Ashley Watson.  They have a soft cover and are reborn from old leather jackets that have been discarded.  They are colored with sustainable dyes and have a snap closure.  ($140)