Clearing the Clutter is Earth Friendly

Everyone is talking about being Green or eco-friendly these days. Getting organized is actually very beneficial to the environment. Here are some thoughts on how organizing your life is earth friendly: • When you organize, you get rid of that which you no longer need. If you sell it or donate it, you are recycling. Get rid of what you don’t use and recycle it to someone who can use it. Some great sites for recycling are Craig’s List/free or www.freecycle.com. • If you know what you already have, you will consume less. People tend to overbuy because they don’t remember already having plenty. Save money and earth’s resources by knowing your inventory and only buying what you truly need. • Many garages are breeding grounds for pollutants which are not only earth un-friendly, but also kid and pet un-friendly. By organizing your space, you can make sure you don’t have anything hazardous laying around. Check with your local government agency to find the nearest hazardous waste disposal site. • Save a tree – recycle that paper. Most people save/file/pile up way paper that they absolutely do not need. Having organized paperwork will save you stress and most likely a tree or two. Meagan Farrell, professional organizer, is the owner of Clear the Clutter organizing services. She can be reached at (360) 631-7268 or at clear_theclutter@yahoo.com. Check out her blog at http://cleartheclutterprofessionalorganizing.blogspot.com/