Stress-Free Green Living

At skyn ICELAND, being environmentally conscious is an inherent component of our company philosophy, and every day we try to make a difference. It is our commitment to adhere to the kinds of business practices and ethics that allow us to sleep well at night and that will positively impact the environment. We've taken steps to respect the world around us by making green business decisions - that translates in 95% recyclable packaging, 100% healthy and vegan products that include natural ingredients from sustainable sources, and even green office décor to help minimize our carbon footprint. And that's just the start.

You can help de-stress the planet, too! Here are ten easy tips for stress-free, green living:

  1. Are you one of those people who lets the water run while you're brushing your teeth? Turn off the tap and save one of our most precious resources daily!
  2. Forget the car, the train and the bus. Ride your bike to work and feel the breeze on your face!
  3. We all love to go to the bookstore and come home with a stack of the latest bestsellers, but think "recycling" and go to your local library instead. Plus, it's free!
  4. Does all the junk mail you get every day make you worry about how many trees are dying needless deaths? Go to http://mailstopper.tonic.com and have your name removed from mailing lists.
  5. We know it's hard to remember to take them along to the store, but using those great reusable totes to drag home the groceries instead of paper or plastic is a simple way to save the planet.
  6. Organic cleaning products have come a long way. Scoop up a few to keep your place sparkling clean and environmentally correct.
  7. Remember how we all used to dream about the "paperless" office? Get rid of those piles of paper by reading newspapers and magazines online and try electronic banking and credit card payments.
  8. Don't run a washer with anything less than a full load and, have we mentioned, washing with cold water gets clothes just as clean.
  9. You always knew vintage clothing was cool, but consider how even cooler it is that you're recycling when you hit your favorite second hand store.
  10. Don't wash your towels after just one use and consider wearing those pajamas for a couple of nights before you launder them.