Kuumba Lynx continuing the Green initiative

At the Life is Living Festival, Kuumba Lynx explored and shared with the community, a variety of fun and eco-friendly ways to to Go [so fresh & so] Green. Below is a recipe for a very environmentally safe laundry detergent that was one of the activities at the fest on July 18th:

You will need:

• 2 Cups grated ivory non-scented soap
• 2 Cups Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (found at Jewel/Dominicks)
• 2 Cups Borax (found at Jewel/Dominicks)
• 7 Quarts of room temp water (a mop bucket works great)

1) Bring 1 Quart of water to a boil
2) Add Ivory soap - Stir until mostly melted
3) Add both Washing Soda and Borax NOTE: If your mixture is getting too soapy lower the flame.
4) Cook until all ingredients are mixed well then pour into 7 quarts of water and mix well.
5) Once ingredients are mixed well, pour into your old liquid laundry container.

Tips:

• This mixture yields 2 gallons of detergent. The mixture will separate when sitting so shake before every use.
• The mixture is best kept at room temperature.
• Only 1/4 Cup per large load is needed but you can add more.
• If you would like your laundry to smell good, add an essence oil - these can be found at any health food store.
• Wash all clothes in cold, it uses less energy and helps to
• keep the color of your clothing.
• Adjust the water level with each load, it cuts down on water waste

Here are some more ways that Kuumba Lnx suggest that will help you become a more resourcesful and eco-friendly member of society:

• Unplug electrical items not being used
• Use less water when u brush
• Switch out lightbulbs for flourescent lighting
• Say "no thanks" to extra pakaging or bags
• Dont take the extra ketchup or Mayo packs
• Walk more drive less