Going Green Is Easy - With Wikaniko

Have you ever looked at the products stored in the cupboard under your kitchen sink? You know the sort of stuff I mean, - cleaners, polishers, car wash stuff and so on.

Well, if you haven't, perhaps it's time you did. And when I say look at them, I'm really referring to the label detailing contents, how you use them and the warnings.

If you do look, then I think you might be rather surprised at how dangerous they are to use. You might also surprise yourself when you see how products you've got.

No wonder child experts suggest putting a lock on the cupboard to prevent small children getting hold of them. Even having child proof tops on bottles isn't a guarantee of total safety.

Now I know it is impossible to ensure everything we use is safe and healthy. But at the same time, wouldn't it be nice to be able to use products which are not only safe but healthy and healthier for the environment too?

Yes, that would be nice, I hear you say. But it's just too costly. After all companies would have already made them already wouldn't they?

Well, I have tremendous news for you. There are loads of alternatives around which are not only safe to use, healthier for you, eco-friendly and competitively priced (even cheaper in some cases) than the poisonous and dangerous products sold in most shops and supermarkets.

If you like that, then I have even better news for you. You can buy them in the UK offline or online.

Many of the products have been around for decades, and you might have even used them without realising. For instance, have you heard of Astonish or Bio-D? These two manufacturers create and manufacture a wide range of environmentally products but in general only a handful are available in shops.

But if you like these sort of products and would like to see what else they make along with a whole lot more products you probably didn't realise existed then just visit this site. There are around 1000 products available covering household products, personal care products, yummie things like raw chocolate.

There are even products suitable for diabetics, lactose intolerant individuals, vegetarians and vegans.

Find out more about the products, their ingredients and benefits visit www.wegogreen.org.uk.