This idea that we need to act consciously and with care is repeated in all spiritual disciplines. I used to consider each natural disaster to be natures revenge! I don't think nature is vengeful though, only humans are! I realised that I need to make small changes in the way I use/eat/consume my way through life.

Wikipedia: "The ecological footprint is a measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems. It compares human demand with the planet Earth's ecological capacity to regenerate. It represents the amount of biologically productive land and sea area needed to regenerate the resources a human population consumes and to absorb and render harmless the corresponding waste."

These are questions I have been asking myself lately. What is my personal ecological footprint on planet Earth? How can I minimise it?

Many products found in our kitchens, bathroom, garage or garden shed are potentially hazardous substances. Because of their chemical nature they can poison, corrode, explode or burst into flame when handled improperly. When discarded, they are household hazardous wastes.

Found a site on Non toxic household cleaning solutions. http://www.ecocycle.org/hazwaste/recipes.cfm

I have purchased some vinegar and baking soda and shall try out these recipes:

Tile cleaner: 1/4 cup vinegar + 1 Gallon of warm water
Air freshener: Simmer cinnamon sticks. clove and orange peel (sounds yummy)
Absorbing odours: 2-4 tbsp baking soda or vinegar in small bowls. Place in fridge or around the house.

:)