Smoke My Curtain

Of all the great hemp products currently available, the shower curtain is worth considering as it is both utilitarian and an improvement over the plain plastic sheet. Known for its durability, hemp is one of the strongest fibers, yet the shower curtain gets softer each time it is washed. It does not require a vinyl liner, and water does not leak through. The cloth dries quickly to inhibit mold growth and is naturally resistant to mildew and bacteria. It can be machine washed. Simply hang the curtain up to dry, and any wrinkles will disappear during showering. Good green doesn’t come cheap, but hemp curtains are highly reusable, plus they keep unnatural plastics out of our landfills and toxic fumes out of your clean space. Prices range from $59 to $89. World of Good: http://worldofgood.ebay.com/Hemp-Shower-Curtain/250332167953/item

Pour Some Soda on Me

Kudos to the Cloroxes of the world for jumping on the eco-bandwagon and introducing new lines of green products. But has anyone noticed that despite supposedly being simpler and safer, they are usually more expensive than their toxic counterparts? So time for a reminder on DIY cleansers. Mix baking soda, water and vinegar for a super-simple cost-saver that cleans just about everything. For more ideas on make-at-home cleaners, get over the name, and visit treehugger.com.