The most technologically advanced, eco-friendly, solar powered playground, the first of its kind in North America, is being dedicated in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward today.[social_buttons] The Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans suffered catastrophic flooding after Hurricane Katrina … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2008
Trouble in Toyland: U.S. Public Interest Group’s 2008 Report on Toy Safety
We all know last year was the dreaded "year of the recall'. And we've made great strides since then, passing the CPSC reform act, banning phthalates and lead in children's products. Trouble is, this law has not gone into effect yet, and the toys are still on the shelves. There … [Read more...]
Toy Safety News – Toxins found in 1 out of 3 toys tested
Finally digging out of my post partum haze to report back to duty here at Eco Child's Play, I was greeted this morning with the news that one out of three toys tested are found to have toxins. According to this NPR report, Healthy Toys, a Michigan non-profit organization, found … [Read more...]
Organically Grown Affordable Baby Apparel by Organically Grown
Organically Grown not only describes this adorable baby apparel, but it also is the name of the company! How they managed that in today's growing green marketplace, I'll never know, but the brand's name speaks clearly to consumers. Bob Stein, co-founder and CEO, explains: We … [Read more...]
Do Natural Dishwasher Detergents Actually Work?
Over the last couple of months, dish washing in our house has become an experiment of sorts. One of the last household items to go natural in our home was our dishwasher detergent. I was having difficulty finding one that REALLY worked. And you, Dear Reader, gets to benefit … [Read more...]