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Eco-Families

There has been a dramatic increase in parents taking environmental responsibility for their children in the past 15 years. If you are a parent or would like to be one,’ going green’ should be a major priority for your family. Eco-Friendly families are raised with ‘green’ values, whether they’re celebrating their first Earth Day or are old hands at recycling, eating organic and carrying a cloth bag to the supermarket. There are a host of issues facing eco-conscious parents in today’s world, from choosing children’s food and clothing to teaching them environmental responsibility.

A good way of starting an eco-friendly family is to tackle a different environmental challenge each month, whether it’s eliminating paper towels or making your own household cleaners with vinegar and baking soda. Create your own practical guide to growing up green—what everyone can do around the house, at school, at work and on vacation. It is important to do your part and be responsible.

Fortunately in UAE, it is now possible to buy eco-friendly products for the whole family. You can start using solar chargers for powering your mobiles, use solar bags to charge laptops and replace worn out batteries with rechargeable USB Cells.

For home, there are several water and electricity saving gadgets. From shower timers to intelligent power strips, from waterless car wash solutions to internet based devices that help you monitor your home temperature, remotely.

There are several eco-friendly products for children too. A variety of recycled stationery products, pencils made from 100% recycled newspapers, backpacks with solar cells to charge iPods, ‘seed paper’ that grows flowers and a range of eco-friendly toys.

Eco-Parenting involves making a ‘Green Family Manifesto’ and having every member commit to their share of making a difference for the future of our planet. Lead by example and embark on realistic ways to deepen family involvement through environmentalism, conservation, activism and advocacy.

A ‘Green’ family can make every day Earth Day and living green fun!