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How Eco Friendly May Affect Your Health

Buckler Electric Company in St. Mary’s County MD shares information on How “Going Green” may be affecting your health.
http://www.bucklerelectric.com/Your_Health_And_Going_Green.html

Going Green in Southern MarylandMany people throughout Southern Maryland live an eco-friendly lifestyle in an effort to protect the planet and preserve it for generations to come. Simply taking small strides on an individual level can add up to measurable change collectively.

Although individuals may forge ahead with environmentally conscious plans to reduce, reuse and recycle, they may not know that some changes could potentially prove harmful to their health. Recognizing these potential health hazards and how to avoid them can benefit both the planet and the people who want to protect it.

Reusable bags

Avoiding plastic shopping bags in favor of reusable cloth totes is a popular eco-friendly trend. Many types of plastic are not biodegradable, and tote bags help keep millions of plastic bags from ending up in landfills. Reusable totes also tend to be stronger and more durable than flimsy plastic.

But without frequent washing, reusable totes can harbor harmful bacteria. According to microbiologists at the University of Arizona in Tucson, almost all reusable bags tested in one of their studies had large numbers of fecal bacteria, which can come from toting fresh produce and meat. Bacteria can increase exponentially if the bags are allowed to sit in warm cars or trunks.

The solution is to wash reusable tote bags with hot water and detergent regulary to remove any bacterial residue. Choose cloth bags that will stand up to repeated washings.

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