{"id":15704,"date":"2013-06-12T11:28:07","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T17:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145705.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=15704"},"modified":"2013-06-12T11:28:07","modified_gmt":"2013-06-12T17:28:07","slug":"five-weird-ways-to-go-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/articles\/five-weird-ways-to-go-green\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Weird Ways to Go Green"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n You care about the environment, you shop at farmers markets regularly, and you\u2019ve even invested in low-flow toilets<\/a> for every bathroom in your home. There’s more you can do, though… if you’re willing to get a little weird.<\/p>\n If you have a lot of land, forget the lawnmower and wild animal traps<\/a>. Save yourself time by buying a few goats to maintain your property! That\u2019s what Google did<\/a> to take care of the overgrown lawn near their Mountain View, California location and it worked like a charm. Goats have an amazing appetite for just about any plant material, and it\u2019s a truly natural way for landowners to take care of their curb appeal.<\/p>\n Some of the most sustainable food isn\u2019t found at Whole Foods. Snails<\/a> are delicious, local and there are plenty of them to be found. Foragers love them and they\u2019re pretty easy to prepare. They\u2019re also high in protein, low in fat and can be added to everything from salads to pizza.<\/p>\n What goes in must come out, but you can join the Pee Outside Movement<\/strong> to save money on flushing the toilet. When it comes to number one, more people are heading outside to avoid those costly flushes. It\u2019s a return to the basics, especially for men, who find it a particularly easy switch to make.<\/p>\n There are numerous brands and lines touting green clothes, but why not take it a step further? A solar-powered USB bikini<\/a> soaks up the sun\u2019s rays and lets you power everything from your iPad to your smartphone. It\u2019s made with organic cotton and is the perfect accoutrement to your beach trip.<\/p>\n For those who want to spice up their sex life but stay green while doing it, there\u2019s an abundance of new green toys on the market. Earth Erotics<\/a> is one such company that offers items with no PVC or any other materials that might harm the environment. Created by a woman who received her degree in Environmental Law, she wanted to bring attention to the fact that millions of people use toys each year and manufacturers were missing out on an opportunity to be eco-friendly.<\/p>\n At the opposite end of the spectrum, the average funeral is another event that is less than environmentally friendly. Enter the Green Burial Council<\/a>, where dry ice or refrigeration is used to preserve the body, which is placed in a wooden casket. The body is buried with the purpose of feeding aboveground plants and animals and you can even choose a green cemetery burial. Even better, a green funeral costs about 33 percent of a traditional one.<\/p>\n These are just a few of the quirky ways you can go green. Try one or try them all. From an all-natural air filter<\/a> to a toilet-free home, everyone\u2019s jumping on the green bandwagon.<\/p>\n Michelle is a blogger and freelancer. She\u2019s written about almost every topic under the sun, and loves constantly learning about new subjects and industries while she\u2019s writing. Whenever she\u2019s able to step away from her computer she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs.<\/em><\/p>\n Image credit:<\/strong> james_clear<\/a> via photopin<\/a> cc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You care about the environment, you shop at farmers markets regularly, and you\u2019ve even invested in low-flow toilets for every bathroom in your home. There’s more you can do… if you’re willing to get a little weird.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":15705,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,24],"tags":[6477,1434,966,6478,6479,6480,6481],"yoast_head":"\nNatural Lawn Care<\/h3>\n
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