Prevention/Solution

• Using green products is a good way to minimize exposure to toxins, like harmful chemicals in building materials or dangerous pesticides in food.
  
  

Effects

• By purchasing green products you encourage businesses to operate in a way that reduces negative impacts on the environment.
  
  

Warning

• It is important to do research on products that claim to be green. Among the recent flood of green items on the market, some are more green than others.
  
  

Features

• A green lifestyle includes organic foods, non-toxic packaging, energy-efficient housing and cleanly produced power. Green jobs include opportunities in renewable energy, low impact manufacturing and public transit.
  
  

Incentives

• Economic incentives for going green are being offered, like reduced gas expenditure with gas-efficient cars and rebates for installing energy-saving devices in your home, but the prime incentive is improved health and a sustainable future.