Monday, March 24, 2008

let the countdown begin!

UPDATE Now with an excerpt from the upcoming book!

Nine days (April 1st, and I can guarantee you this isn't a joke! Dirty cleaning is the only joke here, folks; the only joke!) 'til method's first book, "Squeaky Green" shines brightly in stores! Yay! (Or, order the exclusive HSN edition before anyone else, and gloat! ...I would!)

And while we're waiting those nine days, be sure to head on over to amazon.com, and check out their great sneak peek! Pages and pages!

Here is an excerpt from the book:

"Why Detox?

Reason #1: the line where your home ends and you begin is more blurry than ever.

We believe a home is more than just a box: it's sort of a second skin. It could be a third skin if you're counting clothes. So why would you clean your tub with harsh chemicals and then soak in it?

This is why all of our bodies are literally polluted.

This toxin buildup is called a "body burden" because it does just that - burden our bodies with toxic crap. A recent study proved this burden isn't just shouldered by adults: 287 chemicals (including pesticides, garbage waste, and flame retardants) were found in the bloodstream of newborn babies. Of those 287 chemicals, 180 are know to cause cancer in people or animals, 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system, and 208 cause birth defects in animals. Think about it: these babies were just released from what you'd think is the most sterile environment around, the womb. Talk about innocent victims.

It's disturbing information.

But don't freak out. Take a few deep breaths. Now, slowly walk over to your kitchen sink, then your bathroom sink, and throw away all the cleaning products you've stashed there. Wasn't that simple?

Danny's Tip: While you may think it's green to throw away all our toxic cleaning supplies into the trash and start fresh, think again. By tossing them in the trash, you're actually improperly disposing of household hazardous waste, which could end up leaking into our waterways. Instead, use up what you have and buy green the next time you stock up on cleaning supplies. But if you can't wait, then visit Earth911.org and find a local household hazardous waste drop-off site near you to dispose of these toxic cleaning supplies properly..."

Pick up the book (and check out the sneak peek) to read more!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I got my book and it's great. It's actually light on the product endorsement because they say certain types of products are available, but they don't say "you MUST buy our stuff." I also found out some really good information about Ikea's products and environmental policies.

The only bummer is that the autographs are on a sticker -- and haphazardly stuck inside the cover. I guess I expected the actual book to be signed - or at least a bit of care to be taken with it. Oh well.

Still a great book - a great reference for looking at ingredient lists.

sustainableisgood said...

We have a full review of the book on Sustainable is Good Products

http://www.sustainableisgood.com/products/2008/04/squeaky-green-t.html

Its a great resource, well done!

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