Things You'll Need:
- Phone book updated within last 6 months
- Computer with Internet capability
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Step 1
Consult with your local health food store about safe household products. Health food stores are beginning to stock personal care and cleaning products that match their non-toxic ethos.
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Step 2
Attend farmers' markets to find healthy food and alternative household products. Farmers' markets may be held year round, depending on region. These markets feature small vendors selling non-toxic cleaners, organic food and other environmentally friendly products.
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Step 3
Find the non-toxic cleaning products section of your local chain store. Many local and regional grocers and retail outlets offer special sections for safe household products.
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Step 4
Utilize local fair-trade stores in your town. Fair-trade cleaners and products are friendly to laborers and to the environment. They're made from natural products.
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Step 5
Listen to your local public radio station. Public radio stations often have local or statewide programs that allow consumers to share the secrets to a safe, non toxic household. Many program hosts have conversations with store owners promoting their products. Check local listings through radio station Web sites.
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Step 6
Consult the Enviro$ense Web site (see Resources below) for a list of items that can be substituted for toxic household products.










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