为子孙后代拯救地球是一个值得称道的目标，但目前的民众怎么办？生活方式上的小小改变，就能为我们的地球带来巨大的变化，为什么还要等待呢？《绿色家政》提供了大量的建议和信息，帮助你走上更持续的道路。回收、再利用和在农贸市场购物是一个良好的开端，但减少有毒化学品的使用也同样重要——只用柠檬、碳酸氢钠、醋和白开水来清洁房子是完全可行的。在这里，代代相传的老式秘诀与更新的理念和创新相辅相成，不仅适用于清洁，也适用于衣服、家具，甚至银器和玻璃器皿的护理。要成为环保主义者并不需要自我牺牲——只需要重新调整一下；按照这本宝贵的指南中的建议，你会发现自己的生活更平静、更环保。

Christina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses reveals how to have a calmer, healthier, eco-friendly home.

Saving the planet for future generations is a laudable aim, but what about the current populace? Why wait when even quite small lifestyle changes can make a big difference now? Green Housekeeping is full of advice and information to help you take a more sustainable path. Recycling, reusing and shopping at farmers’ markets are a good start, but cutting down on the use of poisonous chemicals is just as important – it’s perfectly possible to clean a house using nothing more than lemons, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and plain water. Here old-

fashioned methods are complemented by newer ideas and innovations, and applied not only to cleaning but also to caring for clothes, furniture, and even silver and glassware. Growing some of your own vegetables, fruit and herbs can be very satisfying, and you can use any extras to make jams, oils and chutneys using the handy tips and delicious recipes. Make beauty preparations and bath oils, too, for soothing, effective treatments to enhance everyday health and wellbeing. To become eco-friendly doesn’t require self-

sacrifice – just some readjustment; and by following the advice in this invaluable guide you will find yourself living a calmer, greener life.